We are offering a part-year position (less than 12 month contract) for a MATLAB programmer to join the Tucker-Kellogg group at MBI, NUS, Singapore. Website www.LtkLab.org. This research focuses on the interplay between mechanical and biochemical signalling in biological cells, particularly in cell edge extensions called lamellipodia. Some aspects of the work involve visualization and…
The Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore is a multi-disciplinary institute committed to developing new paradigms for biomedical research by focusing on the quantitative analysis of dynamic functional processes. We are seeking outstanding candidates for the following positions:
Position available: Computer programmer in Tucker-Kellogg Lab
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published March 26th, 2013Research assistant position available: Bershadsky lab
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published March 5th, 2013We are offering a Research Assistant position for outstanding candidate to join Prof. Alexander Bershadsky group at MBI, NUS, Singapore. http://mbi.nus.edu.sg/alexander-bershadsky/ Our research projects are focused on cell motility, cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions, mechanosensing, cytoskeleton organization, function and regulation. Successful candidates should be experienced in mammalian cell culture, microscopy, molecular cloning and protein biochemistry. Preferences…
Postdoctoral position available: Mechanisms of Membrane Traffic and Actin Dynamics through Bottom-up Reconstitutions
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published January 18th, 2013One postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr Wu Min to work on the mechanisms of membrane traffic and actin dynamics through bottom-up reconstitutions. Our lab is funded by National Research Foundation and is part of the Center for Bioimaging Sciences (CBIS) and Mechanobiology Institute (MBI). Please visit our website for more details: http://mbi.nus.edu.sg/wu-min/…
Lead Software Engineer position available
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published October 5th, 2012The Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) is a new biological research facility that employs imaging technology to acquire biological data as a core research component. Imaging experiments result in very large data sets that must be stored, processed, analyzed and visualized. We’ve installed a high-performance computational (HPC) infrastructure with state of the art compute, storage, networking systems and software…
Postdoctoral position available in embryonic polarity and the choice between soma and germline
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published August 23rd, 2012One postdoctoral researcher position is available for a cell and developmental biologist to work with Dr. Fumio Motegi’s group. We are interested in understanding the mechanisms underlying cell polarization and asymmetric cell divisions using the Caenorhabditis elegans zygote as a model system. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to work with cell and…
For immediate hire: Scientific Writers
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published June 28th, 2012The online, educational resource www.mechanobio.info (MBInfo) is looking for scientific writers to join its dynamic team based at the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore. Successful candidates will aid in the production and expansion of a new wiki-based resource that offers review-style information on the molecular and cellular aspects of mechanobiology. For example; MBInfo…
Postdoctoral position on CryoEM
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published May 31st, 2012A postdoc position is available in the Chiu/He group at Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore studying the structure and function of eukaryotic flagellum. Our approaches include single particle cryo-EM, cryo-electron tomography, and live cell imaging. For more information, please see our recent publication in PNAS 2011. We have direct access to the state-of-the-art CryoEM facility at the Centre…
Research Assistant positions available
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published May 23rd, 2012We are looking for candidates to pursue research in cell-matrix interactions with particular emphasis on integrin-mediated mechanotransduction. Candidates should be experienced in mammalian cell culture, microscopy, molecular cloning techniques, as well as protein biochemistry. For more details on the research theme of our lab: http://mbi.nus.edu.sg/pakorn-tony-kanchanawong/ Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, or…
Full-time expert position for statistics, experiment evaluation and image processing
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published May 7th, 2012The MechanoBiology Institute, Singapore is a world class biological research facility that operates the island’s largest microscopy facility with 23 microscopes. We have a team of 2 image processing specialists who support the researchers in processing their data, plan quantitative experiments, and perform the quantification and we hope to find one more specialist to support…
Position available: Managing Editor
By deedupuy@nus.edu.sg | Published April 26th, 2012A managing editor position for the online, educational resource www.mechanobio.info (MBInfo) is available, based at the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore. The successful candidate will aid in the production and expansion of a new wiki-based resource that offers review-style information on the molecular and cellular aspects of mechanobiology. For example; MBInfo…
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Positions are now open in the following areas
Tenure-track faculty
The MBI has available tenure-track positions with those with a background in molecular and cell biology, biophysics, biology-related engineering, or computer sciences, and a commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary research. With an open lab environment and extensive central facilities support, successful candidates can address critical mechanical problems for understanding human health and disease processes including cancer, tissue regeneration and pathogenesis. Successful candidates will hold joint appointments through relevant departments at the National University of Singapore or other Singapore Universities.
In addtion to the application requirments above candidates should submit a full publication list, their research plans and names of three external referees.
Postdoctoral fellows
The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is based on a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to molecular, cellular and tissue mechanics. Through quantitative biophysical approaches, we address major problems in biomedical sciences including pathogenesis (from bacterial to cancer), tissue regeneration and function.
We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong backgrounds in molecular and cell biology, biophysics, biology-related engineering or computer sciences. Candidates should be prepared to advise on interdisciplinary team projects as well as to execute their own research. Candidates with a PhD or MD will work with PIs towards developing a vibrant research program. In addition to the requirements above, submit a 1-page research statement.
Research assistants
Positions are now open for research assistants at the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) to be assigned to research groups at the Institute. Candidates are to work under a supervisor and undertake both research administration, laboratory management as well as research work as directed by the supervisor and in the context of the research projects at MBI.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and self-motivated with good organizational skills. MBI welcomes applications from basic degree holders in Science or Engineering with a preference for candidates with some education in Life Sciences. MBI will undertake to train those with no working experience.
We welcome those interested to join a dynamic research organization which is building towards to be one of the top research institutes of its kind in the world. The position carries a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.