Project Officer (Cell Biology) at NTUitive in Singapore, Singapore, SG

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science at Nanyang Technological University, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance excellence in biological and biomedical sciences. Our research spans diverse and impactful areas including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative disorders, telomere biology, and genome function. SBS is home to a vibrant, international community of scientific leaders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to innovation, discovery, and education.

Join the laboratory of Associate Professor Lei Lu at the SBS. We are seeking a Project Officer to contribute to a research project focused on secretory transport within the Golgi apparatus, a subcellular organelle responsible for proteins transport and modification in eukaryotic cells.

Our lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of membrane trafficking at the Golgi, a challenging and exciting area of cell biology. We have developed innovative imaging approaches to study protein dynamics within Golgi cisternae, enabling quantitative analysis of intracellular transport processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Culture and maintenance of mammalian cells
• Microscopic imaging of cells (confocal and wide-field microscopy)
• Image data analysis using multiple software tools
• Construction of DNA expression plasmids
• Manage and organize and lab

Job Requirements

• Bachelor qualification degree in biological sciences
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in cell culture, molecular cloning, and microscopic imaging (confocal and wide-field microscopy).
• Competent in Fiji or ImageJ and statistic software.
• Ability to work independently / meticulous and eye for details / excellent organizational / time management skills)
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

The College of Science seeks 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.

Hiring Institution: NTU