Research Assistant (Cryo-EM and Membrane Protein Specialist)

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science at Nanyang Technological University, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance excellence in biological and biomedical sciences. Our research spans diverse and impactful areas including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative disorders, telomere biology, and genome function. SBS is home to a vibrant, international community of scientific leaders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to innovation, discovery, and education.

The research group of Dr Sandip Basak at Nanyang Technological University has an opening for a Research Assistant position to perform high-quality research in the field of membrane proteins. The laboratory has expertise in the field of Ligand-Gated Ion Channels (Google scholar link).

Job Description

• Molecular biology, protein expression (preferably insect cells and/or mammalian cells), protein purification, and various biochemical techniques.

• Cryo-EM sample preparation, grid optimisation, high-resolution data collection, data processing using various software programs, data interpretation, 3D reconstruction, model building, and refinement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with substantial background in membrane protein expression and purification.

• A solid background in biochemistry/biophysics and structural biology.

• Prior experience in structural biology, particularly single-particle cryo-EM, and membrane protein expression and purification.

• Familiarity with major structural biology software programs.

• Experience in handling large-scale protein expression and purification.

• Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.

• A team-oriented attitude with good interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, self-motivation, and the ability to present data within the scientific community.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU