Principal Scientist I

candidates to apply for a Principal Scientist role within A

• STAR

Skin Research Labs (A

• SRL), to commence in January 2026. A
• SRL aims

to create a translation-focused, clinically oriented,

technology-proving, interdisciplinary skin R&D environment that

increases its capacity to interact with industry partners and the

clinical community, thus translating research into better

healthcare outcomes for patients with skin

disorders.

Our strategic research areas include

the investigation of skin health & ageing, skin disease

pathobiology and medical technologies & biophotonics. We seek

an experienced scientist to develop research in the regenerative

medicine space; experience of developmental biology and the use of

in vivo model systems would be an advantage.

The

successful candidate will be offered financial support, space, and

resources in a stimulating and nurturing environment with access to

state-of-the-art research facilities for a period of 3 years, in

the first instance. Candidates must show exceptional promise to

develop into world class researchers, strengthen key strategic

research areas of A

• SRL, and build a portfolio of research funding,

including competitive funding and industry interaction.

Job Description

Develop and run independent research

programmes that enhance the research portfolio of A

• SRL, under the

direction of the Executive Director and theme leads.

Drive own team's experimental, resources, manpower and

budget planning, oversee data analysis, manuscript preparation and

grant applications.

Present research

achievements at internal / external seminars and

conferences.

Aggressively seek

industry / clinical collaborative

opportunities.

Job

Requirements

PhD with

minimum 10 years post-PhD research experience.

Proven experience in management of a team and experience

in developing strategies, plans and grants writing.

Strong understanding of finance and key performance

indicators.

Analytical mind for innovativeness

and complex problem solving.

Excellent

communication (oral and written) and public speaking

skills.

Interested applicants should

submit the following documents : (1) curriculum vitae ; (2) a cover

letter explaining your interest in joining A

• SRL, and; (3) a

statement on your research interests and

plans.

The above eligibility criteria are not

exhaustive. A

• STAR may include additional selection criteria based

on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be

amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only

shortlisted candidates will be notified.