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Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research programme in computational biology, epigenomics, and/or aging with a focus on translational approaches to healthy longevity.
• Conduct cutting-edge research that contributes to the HL TRP’s goals, including single-cell and spatial multi-omics, epigenomic regulation, brain aging, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, AI/ML-driven predictive modelling, and biomarker or therapeutic discovery for longevity interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians, scientists, and other stakeholders to drive impactful research.
• Mentor and supervise undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in areas related to biochemistry, anchored under the Department of Biochemistry.
• Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in leading journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Actively participate in the department events, workshops, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, epigenomics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proven track record of research excellence as evidenced by first author original high impact publications.
• Strong potential to secure competitive external funding.
• Expertise in single-cell or spatial multi-omics, epigenomic analysis, computational genomics, and/or AI/ML approaches applied to biological systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ready to lead a research group independently.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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• Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the graduate level.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising research trainees.
• Research experience in aging biology, neurodegeneration, transposable element biology, or predictive modelling of disease trajectories.
• Familiarity with regulatory and ethical requirements for translational research.

What We Offer

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and core resources.
• Opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive environment fostering career development and advancement.
• Opportunities to engage in impactful, translational research that addresses pressing global health challenges.

Application Process

• A cover letter outlining their research and teaching interests.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• At least three professional references.

About Department of Biochemistry

About NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine