About the role
AI summarisedResearch Officer position in a cancer biology lab at the Genome Institute of Singapore, focusing on cancer stem cells, tumor microenvironment, and metabolism to develop targeted therapies. Requires a Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences and experience with molecular biology and cell culture.
ResearchFull-timeGenome Institute of Singapore
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the contributions of cancer stem cells and the tumour microenvironment, particularly in cancer metabolism, to malignant cancer progression
- Dissect the distinctive properties of cancer stem cells in various carcinomas and haematological cancers
- Exploit metabolic pathway vulnerabilities towards the development of targeted cancer therapies
Requirements
- A Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences or other relevant disciplines
- Prior working experience with standard molecular biology and cell culture techniques
- Possess excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of the team
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
- Prior experience in cancer, stem cell, animal models or translational research is desirable
- Highly motivated
- Strong organization skills
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment