Research Associate/Research Fellow (Plant Biology and Molecular Biology)

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) at NTU Singapore, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is part of Singapore Indoor Farming System (SingFarm)—a CREATE-NRF programme focused on building a sustainable, data-driven food production model with strong industry relevance to contribute Singapore’s ambition in achieving 20 per cent local production of its fiber (vegetables, mushrooms etc.) by 2035. The candidate would be working in a multinational team at the forefront of Singapore’s agricultural innovation and food security.

The position of Research Associate/Research Fellow will focus on developing advanced gene-edited strategies to improve plant architecture, growth rate and suitability for indoor farming systems for Brassica.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize strategies for multiplex CRISPR-Cas genome editing in Brassica

• Design, construct, and validate CRISPR-Cas vectors for efficient gene editing

• Generate edited Brassica plants and establish transgene-free lines

• Perform phenotypic and genotypic analyses of edited plants

• Investigate genes involved in plant architecture, biomass, flowering time, and fertility

• Engineer molecular pathways for enhanced crop performance

• Contribute to the improvement of tissue culture and regeneration protocols in Brassica

• Document results and contribute to reports, publications, and presentations

Job Requirements: 

Research Associate (Master’s level)

• Master’s degree in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field

• Experience with plant molecular biology techniques

• Familiarity with tissue culture and plant regeneration

• Basic knowledge of genome editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas is an advantage)

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Research Fellow (PhD level)

• PhD degree in Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, Plant Physiology, or a closely related discipline

• Demonstrated experience with CRISPR-Cas genome editing

• Strong background in plant transformation, tissue culture, and regeneration

• Experience with phenotyping and genotyping of edited plants

• Proven ability to lead experiments, analyze data, and publish research

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.