Research Associate (Dept Of Microbiology & Immunology)

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Associate in the Electron Microscopy Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Electron Microscopy Unit is a core facility in Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our mission is to provide high quality EM solutions for biomedical researchers in the University and the rest of the scientific community. The Unit also engages in collaborative research projects, mainly with departments within the School of Medicine and A*STAR research institutes. More information on the department is available at https:
//medicine.Nus.Edu.Sg/core-facilities/electron-microscopy-unit-emu/. Appointments will be made on a 1-yearly contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Associate will work closely with a team to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the EM Unit, including maintenance of the laboratory premises and equipment. In addition, he/she will be involved in provision of EM data processing and analysis for services and collaborative research projects. He or she will be part of the imaging team in the EM Unit, to explore and expand capability of the EM Unit in image processing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide services to users who need EM data for their research work
   
2. Involve in collaborative projects and project management
   
3. Undertake the day to day running of the EM Unit eg. equipment maintenance and housekeeping
   
4. Explore image processing software such as Dragonfly, Aivia, Amira, Fiji etc with AI and deep learning for EM
   
5. Provide administrative support eg. collect statistical data, organize annual workshops
   
6. Maintain the highest standard of safety and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures
   
7. Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI
   

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. have a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related disciplines;
   preferably with some experience in research;
   
   
2. possess programming and good IT skills;
   
   
3. be able to work independently and in a team, willingness to learn, attention to detail;
   and
   
4. havegood organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills
   
5. preferably have hands-on experience in microscopy and/or non-microscopy related techniques such as animal work, cell-culture work, flow cytometry
   

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.