Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join an international team and lead the development of our bacteriophage-based technology. Please note that this is a translational research-oriented position. Entrepreneur-oriented candidates are preferred.

Wilfried Moreira’s research group at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre is developing a bacteriophage screening and engineering platform. The bacteriophage platform develops phage-based technologies that offers translational solutions tackling problems posed by bacteria including antibiotic-resistant infections.

This position is located at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre at CREATE (1 CREATE Way) within the National University of Singapore campus in Singapore.

Requirements

• PhD degree with strong microbiology & molecular biology background.
• Experience with bacteriophages and genetic-engineering.
• Strong interest in translational science.
• Experience in biotechnology or translational science desired.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Ability to write translational & research grants.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Interested applicants will have to send in their full CV/resume, cover letter and at least one reference (name and contact information) via the stated website. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.