Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite based on university norms).
Phd in bioinformatics or related discipline
Linux/unix operating system knowledge
Bash r and python scripting expertise
The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow for its Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases. The role involves conducting advanced research on infectious diseases, with a focus on virome analyses and developing computational tools to study host-pathogen interactions
Job Summary
The role involves developing frameworks for virome and transcriptomic data analyses to characterize infection types and assess spillover risks.
Candidates will interface with overseas scientists and prepare data for manuscripts, progress reports, and grant applications.
The position requires strong quantitative skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse workforce at the National University of Singapore.
Matching Summary
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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 advanced research on infectious diseases, with a focus on virome analyses and developing computational tools to study host-pathogen interactions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Bioinformatics or related discipline
Linux/Unix operating system knowledge
Bash R and Python scripting expertise
Virome analyses for large-scale datasets
High-performance computing cluster experience
Nice-to-have
Familiarity with pathogenic viruses in animal reservoirs
Collaborative research with experimental virologists
Basic experimental skills like PCR and NGS
Experience presenting research outputs
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Key Requirements
PhD in Bioinformatics, Evolutionary Genomics, or Viral Genomics
Prior experience designing virome analyses for meta-transcriptomic datasets
Demonstrated experience in collaborative research with field-based virologists