Senior Research Fellow

Job DescriptionSenior Research Fellow @ NUS Medicine BSL-3 Core FacilityThe National University of Singapore invites applications for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Core Facility, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
The SRF aims to identify emerging viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2 and implement research projects within the BSL-3 Facility.
The successful SRF will have the opportunity to lead independent research with career development.The BSL-3 Core Facility is the largest research-focused biocontainment facility in Singapore.
The facility supports research and diagnostic work involving risk group 3 (RG3) pathogens and is equipped with a range of laboratory equipment with advanced technologies (including mouse biocontainment units, flow cytometers, aerosol inhalation machine, PET/CT imaging, etc.).
Currently, the facility is open to researchers from NUS and other non-NUS institutions to conduct their research on RG3 biological agents.
It also supports the Singapore National Public Health Laboratory activities such as RG3 pathogen surveillance and national preparedness for effective disease outbreak management programmes.QualificationsPhD in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Virology or equivalent degree.Minimum 3 years' postdoctoral research experience, with demonstrated capability to achieve research excellence and develop research programmes and funding proposals, through in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise.RequirementsProvide scientific manpower support towards scientific research (in vitro and in vivo) on SARS-CoV-2 and other RG3 pathogens within the NUS Medicine BSL-3 Core Facility.Coordinate and perform COVID-19 and other RG3 scientific research service support.Work with the PIs from various departments to develop new experimental protocols, SOPs, and risk assessments for their BSL-3 research work.Collaborate with NUHS/NUS Medicine Research Office and BSL-3 facility Scientific Manager to prioritize, facilitate, and execute relevant research activities whenever necessary.Maintain high scientific standards in the NUS Medicine BSL-3 Core Facility and ensure compliance with all legal & NUS requirements.Support sample transfer and storage of clinical samples from NUHS in the BSL-3 facility and maintain an up-to-date inventory of the samples.Assist the BSL-3 facility with research and training-related needs.Plan and conduct work/training activities, ensuring adequate staffing levels, time, space, and equipment are available.Maintain a good publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.Demonstrate effective communication and writing skills in English.Ability to work in a team and conduct independent research.Prior experience in virology and molecular biology is required.Prior experience in small animal experimentation is required.Working experience in BSL-3 or animal BSL-3 laboratories will be an added advantage.Experience in conducting research (business) projects, manpower, and budget management will be an added advantage.Ability to work in an environment with radioactive isotopes.
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