A*STAR

Senior/Principal Scientist, Nutrition & Digestive Health (SIFBI)

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

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A*STAR is seeking a leading nutrition research scientist to join the Singapore Institute for Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)'s Nutrition & Digestive Health division. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing high-quality interventional nutrition studies, contributing to SIFBI's goal of becoming a regional innovation engine for food and nutrition.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the scientific leadership of human nutrition, focusing on the health needs of Asian populations relevant to SIFBI's research priorities.
  • Provide leadership in the conceptualization, writing, and submission of collaborative grant applications.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of industry research agreements alongside the Business Development team.
  • Lead the design, coordination, and execution of clinical nutrition studies, ensuring high standards of data management, health, safety, and ethical compliance.
  • Lead the preparation, writing, and submission of high-impact scientific publications.
  • Mentor and nurture junior scientific and technical staff to foster talent growth and maximize research impact.

Requirements

  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Nutrition Sciences, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral experience (may include industry research roles).
  • Proven track record of high-impact scientific publications.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting human clinical studies with excellent compliance standards.
  • Domain expertise in human biology/physiology, particularly concerning cardio-metabolic diseases.
  • Experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) and omics-based databases.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.