About the role
AI summarisedThe Laboratory of Neural Organoids and Precision Neurobiology at the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher) to join an interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on developing advanced human brain and spinal organoid platforms to study neurodegeneration, aiming to improve human health by working at the interface of stem cell biology, organoid engineering, functional genomics, and translational neuroscience.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and optimize experiments using human pluripotent stem cells and neural organoid systems.
- Develop and validate disease-relevant organoid models.
- Lead independent research projects aligned with the laboratory’s and institute’s strategic goals.
- Support translational research, including target validation and therapeutic development.
- Contribute to high-impact publications, patents, and translational outputs.
- Work closely with academic, clinical collaborators, and industry partners.
- Contribute to grant writing, progress reports, and project proposals.
- Mentor junior scientists, researchers, and students.
Requirements
- PhD in Biomedical Science, Bioengineering, Biological Science, Neuroscience, Genomics, or related fields.
- Strong experience in at least one of the following: Human stem cell culture and organoid culture, Molecular and cellular neuroscience, Functional genomics, Computational biology.
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Strong experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team science.