Job Overview

Research Fellow [LKCMedicine]

The appointed Research Fellow is expected to take lead of the Tier2 project entitled “Predisposing lineage specification via precise emulation of 3D embryonic epiblast”. In addition, the appointee is also expected to participate in other lab projects, as well as to develop new projects that are related to kidney organoids, kidney development and disease modeling.

Key Responsibility:

Research work

• Take the lead of running the posted project, produce data for paper publication, grant application, and technology disclosure.

• Employ CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system to develop reporter human pluripotent stem cell lines.

• Processing of data and analysis of results from RNA sequencing and single cell RNA sequencing experiments.

• Manuscript writing, plot graphs, and data presentation.

• Participate in training junior lab members including PhD students, undergraduate interns, and research assistants.

Laboratory management

• Participate in general lab management and maintenance.

Competencies and Qualification requirements:

• Candidates must have a PhD degree in cell biology and biochemistry/molecular biology/ stem cell biology. First author publication in peer reviewed journals is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English.

• Experience with cell and molecular biology, biochemistry techniques.

• Experience with human embryonic stem cell/induced pluripotent stem cell culture and 3D organoid culture.

• Experience with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tools.

• Have strong background in microscopic work. Experience with pathology and histology is an advantage.

• Ability to handle and work with transgenic mice. Experience with animal surgery and mouse embryonic dissection is an advantage.

• Prior experience in handling large next-generation sequencing datasets is an advantage.

• Quick learner with excellent organization and communication skills.

• Ability to work well independently and also effectively as part of a team.

• Highly motivated, independent, responsible, and willingness to share knowledge. An outgoing personality is much appreciated.

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