The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow for its Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases. The role involves conducting research on virome analyses and developing tools for studying infectious diseases, requiring a PhD in related fields and specific technical skills
Job Summary
The role focuses on pioneering new methods for the treatment and control of emerging infectious diseases through advanced genomic analysis.
Candidates will develop computational pipelines to analyze host immune responses and virome composition to assess pathogenic risks.
The position requires collaboration with overseas scientists and preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.
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The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow for its Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases. The role involves conducting research on virome analyses and developing tools for studying infectious diseases, requiring a PhD in related fields and specific technical skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Bioinformatics or related field
Linux/Unix operating system expertise
Bash, R, and Python scripting skills
Virome and metagenomic data analysis
High-performance computing cluster experience
Nice-to-have
Experience with pathogenic viruses in animal reservoirs
Collaborative research with experimental virologists
Basic experimental skills like PCR and NGS
Strong quantitative and analytical organization skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Key Requirements
PhD in Bioinformatics, Evolutionary Genomics, or Viral Genomics
Prior experience designing virome analyses for large-scale datasets
Demonstrated experience in collaborative research projects