Research Assistant – Computational Analysis (Oncology)

About the role

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at NTU Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to support biomedical research using computational methods. The position will focus on designing and implementing a computational pipeline for oncology projects, translating biological questions into actionable data analyses.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a computational pipeline to support oncology research.
• Collaborate with life‑science researchers to understand biological problems and define analysis plans.
• Execute analysis workflows, interpret results, and generate clear reports.
• Manage research data in compliance with data‑policy requirements.
• Contribute to the development of new computational methods and systems.

Required profile

• BSc or MSc in Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computational Science or a related field.
• Experience handling biological datasets.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with medical and scientific teams.
• Customer‑focused attitude toward collaborative research.

Required skills

• Programming ability in at least one language (e.g., Python, R, Java).
• Understanding of computational infrastructure and its maintenance.