About the role
AI summarisedIndependent scientist leading a research program in Immunology & Inflammation at SIgN, focusing on molecular and cellular biology with genomics/epigenomics approaches, securing grants, and translating discoveries to clinical or industry impact.
ResearchFull-timeSingapore Immunology Network
Key Responsibilities
- Lead an independent research program aligned to the lab's and institute's strategic priorities, with flexibility in disease area or biological focus.
- Develop a sustainable funding pipeline as PI/Co-PI across basic, clinical, and translational research schemes.
- Guide research direction and technical strategy, including experimental and/or computational aspects of high-throughput sequencing workflows.
- Mentor junior researchers (students, fellows, and research staff) and foster scientific development within the team.
- Strengthen translational pathways, including IP generation, collaboration with tech-transfer offices, and engagement with relevant industry or clinical stakeholders.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant Life Science field.
- Approximately 5–10 years post-PhD research experience with evidence of independence and leadership.
- Proficiency in molecular biology and functional assays.
- Experience with genomic or epigenomic techniques (e.g., NGS, transcriptional profiling, chromatin mapping methods).
- Familiarity with analysis or interpretation of high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq).
- Strong communication skills for grant writing and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines, including interactions with clinical partners.
- Leadership capability and commitment to mentoring.