Research Officer, A*STAR IDL

Job Summary

A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) aims to be the global leader in tropical infectious diseases through scientific excellence in research and innovation to enhance human health and respond to future pandemics. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist who is willing to learn new scientific approaches and contribute to a developing dynamic research group.The successful candidate will work alongside senior scientists working at the interface of microbiology, immunology, genomics, and translational biology. This position is within the translational microbiology laboratory of Professor Stephen Baker, a globally recognized leader in antimicrobial resistance and bacteriology, The lab's focus is on developing novel therapeutics and preventative strategies against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and critical infectious diseases. We are seeking a fast learner who will be participating in projects related to fungal pathogenesis and resistance mechanisms, leading towards therapeutic strategies.

Research Support & Teamwork

• Work closely with the senior research staff to support ongoing projects involving fungal pathogenesis, antifungal resistance mechanisms, and fungal-bacterial interactions.
• Contribute to day-to-day experimental work under guidance from senior research staff and group leader.
• Participate in regular lab meetings, discussions, and training activities.

Laboratory Experiments & Technical Support

• Perform routine laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Assist with experiments related to discovery and characterisation of microbial pathogenesis (e.g. mutant construction, culture–based assays, cloning and vector construction).
• Support routine microbiological procedures, including media preparation and strain archiving, following biosafety and laboratory guidelines.
• Work with mouse models to evaluate fungal pathogenesis and antifungal strategies
• Assist with general laboratory tasks, including inventory tracking, and equipment maintenance.
• Help ensure laboratory spaces are organised, safe, and compliant with institutional policies.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Maintain high standards of data quality, reproducibility, and documentation.
• Prepare figures, internal reports, and data to contribute to manuscripts for publication.

Job Requirements

• Qualification & Field of Study: Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field
• Min. Years of Experience: 2 or more years of experience of working in a research lab

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies)

• Experience working with fungal pathogens and cell culture will be an asset
• General lab skills in molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RNA and DNA methods)
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and multitask
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• A strong desire to constantly learn and acquire new skills
• Singaporeans and Singapore PRs preferred