Research Fellow [LKCMedicine] Full-time

Research Fellow Position

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities.

The laboratory of Asst Prof Liang Kun (Skin Bioengineering and Devices Lab) at LKCMedicine (Novena Campus) is seeking a highly motivated research fellow to work on the development of cutaneous delivery systems and skin-interfacing diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of new and multifunctional approaches for minimally-invasive skin delivery and diagnostics
• Perform high-quality research and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and academic conferences.
• Initiate new collaborations with external stakeholders
• Assist in lab management matters including safety and procurement
• Supervise and train junior members of the team

Key Competencies and Qualification Requirements:

• PhD degree in Bioengineering, Material Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry or related fields
• Experience (2+ years) in biomaterial design, not limited to material functionalization, characterizations, biofabrication and biosensing
• Demonstrated strong knowledge in the field of bioengineering, cutaneous delivery and diagnostics or related field with first-authored publications in high impact scientific journals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to write research reports, grants, publish and review publications
• Self-driven, highly motivated and organized