Research Fellow – Inflammation in Metabolic Disease

About the role

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at NTU is seeking a Research Fellow to investigate inflammation mechanisms in metabolic disease, with a focus on neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in diabetes. The role bridges basic science and clinical translation, aiming to discover novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic biomarkers.

Key responsibilities

• Perform animal experiments, including establishing mouse disease models to study NETosis in diabetes.
• Assist in breeding and maintaining specific mouse strains required for the project.
• Conduct in vitro assays and cell‑based experiments to investigate inflammatory pathways.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, including human sample and patient data.
• Collaborate with bioengineers and clinicians to translate findings toward diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Present results orally and in written form to the research team and external partners.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical sciences, immunology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in target discovery and translational research for metabolic disease.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Animal handling and mouse breeding.
• Establishment and use of murine disease models.
• In vitro assays and cell culture techniques.
• Data analysis of experimental and patient datasets.