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Principal Investigator / Senior Principal Scientist / Senior Research Fellow (Metabolic Engineering[...]

Principal Investigator / Senior Principal Scientist / Senior Research Fellow (Metabolic Engineering[...]

A •STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and ResearchSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore
6 days ago
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Principal Investigator / Senior Principal Scientist / Senior Research Fellow (Metabolic Engineering), SRTT SIBER

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  • STAR Strategic Research and Translational Thrusts (SRTTs) are mission-focused programmes in strategic and emerging areas that are cross-disciplinary and of wider strategic interest to A
  • STAR and Singapore. Set up to address ambitious technological challenges towards impactful outcomes, each SRTT is led by a Programme Director (PD) and is centrally facilitated and supported by A
  • STAR HQ.

The Singapore Integrative Biosystems & Engineering Research (SIBER) SRTT harnesses synthetic biology capabilities to aid the sustainable transformation of Singapore?s Energy & Chemicals sector with the aim to expand to other sectors. It will create a synthetic biology platform initially for sustainable chemicals and fuels, powered by a unique organism library utilising the biodiversity of Singapore. SIBER?s vision is to be a premier hub in industrial biotechnology innovation for the energy / chemicals as well as other sectors, empowering Singapore to seize opportunities in the future bioeconomy.

We are looking for a Principal Investigator / Senior Principal Scientist / Senior Research Fellow with expertise in metabolic engineering to join our laboratory in A

  • STAR SIBER SRTT.

    • Job Description :

  • Lead, design and perform experiments involving cutting-edge strain engineering and / or metabolic engineering harnessing synthetic biology and engineering biology approaches for the production of high-value chemicals in microbial cell factories. This also includes, for example, aspects of laboratory automation, protein biochemistry, cell-free systems, biosensing, biosynthesis pathway assembly.
  • Develop applied research, translational and commercialisation strategies, in coordination with the SRTT leadership team.
  • Work closely with the other SIBER SRTT team members as well as other relevant research institutes in A
  • STAR.
  • Apply for individual research grants as part of career development and apply proactively for other research proposals.
  • Present findings at seminars, meetings and national / international conferences.
  • Write manuscripts for publication.
  • Contribute to mentorship of PDRA, students, interns and technicians in the laboratory.
  • Be an excellent communicator and team player.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international research network

    • Requirements :

  • PhD in Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field.
  • At least 4 or more years of postdoc experience or independent research experience and leading a research team.
  • Strong background in synthetic biology / engineering biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, with a demonstrated capability for developing and implementing independent research activities at the cutting edge of the field.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications with at least five first-authored or last-authored papers in internationally recognised journals.
  • Think methodically and have dedication, motivation, creativity and passion for scientific research and continuous learning.
  • Exceptional analytical, experimental design, technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in communication by doing so in a straightforward and accurate manner, writing and editing scientific documents.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and efficiently in an interdisciplinary team.
  • Strong supervisory skills.
  • A strong interest in the translational and applied aspects of research, including collaborations with industrial partners.
  • Experience in omics technologies, HTP automation facilities, data analysis using various software, Design of Experiments and programming will be a plus.

    • We offer :

  • A well-funded laboratory supported by A
  • STAR, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and industry to pursue a combination of exciting projects and your scientific interests.
  • A nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment with close mentorship to develop your scientific career.
  • Access to state-of-the-art technologies, scientific resources, core facilities and infrastructure housed within A
  • STAR to facilitate your research work.
  • Access to collaborations with industrial partners to translate research findings to commercial applications and societal impact.

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