A*STAR

Principal Investigator, SIgN

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

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A leading role for an independent scientist to establish and lead a research program in Immunology & Inflammation, driving translational outcomes through strong collaborations and competitive grant acquisition.

ResearchOnsiteSingapore Immunology Network

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead an independent research program aligned with the institute’s strategic priorities.
  • Develop a sustainable funding pipeline as PI/Co‑PI across basic, clinical, and translational research schemes.
  • Guide research direction and technical strategy for experimental and computational aspects of high‑throughput sequencing workflows.
  • Mentor junior researchers, including students, fellows, and research staff.
  • Strengthen translational pathways through IP generation, tech‑transfer office collaboration, and industry/clinical stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant Life Science field.
  • 5–10 years post‑PhD research experience demonstrating 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 ability to secure peer‑reviewed national grants.