A*STAR

Scientist / Senior Scientist I, Human Development, IHDP

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 3 weeks ago

About the role

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A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP) is seeking a research fellow passionate about the gut microbiome and its link to human health. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary setting, utilizing rich clinical and omics data (metagenomics, metabolomics) to advance our understanding of the gut microbiome's role in promoting health across women and children.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Process and perform integrative analysis on omics datasets, including metagenomics, metabolomics, meta transcriptomics, and proteomics.
  • Set up bioinformatics tools/workflows and develop applications using R Shiny, Python Dash, or Matlab.
  • Analyze data, interpret results, and plan subsequent research steps.
  • Draft, submit, and revise manuscripts for publication.
  • Perform general data and server housekeeping.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics.
  • Strong analytical and programming skills (Python, R, Perl, or Matlab).
  • Proficiency in UNIX environment.
  • Broad experience with modeling, machine learning, and deep learning.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.