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Virologist

DSO National Laboratories
Defense R&DSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 months ago

About the role

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The role involves conducting virology research in high‑containment labs, handling small animal models, and applying virus culture and omics technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

  • This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
  • The Human Systems (HS) Division strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science.
  • We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.
  • Design and execute experiments independently involving virological and immunological assays, small animal testing with mice in BSL2 / BSL3 facilities
  • Design and perform proteomic and transcriptomic analyses to understand host-pathogen interactions
  • Perform data analysis and prepare reports and slides based on experimental results

Requirements

  • Masters/ PhD in Immunology/ Virology
  • Willing to work in high containment laboratories (BSL3 and BSL4 facilities)
  • Willing to handle small animals (e.g. mice) in ABSL3 facility
  • Experience in virus culture, proteomic and transcriptomic technologies is required
  • Good communication, presentation and writing skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work well both independently and as a team