Research Fellow – Kidney Organoid Project

About the role

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at NTU is seeking a Research Fellow to lead experimental work on human kidney organoids for studying congenital kidney diseases. The role is part of a Ministry of Education Tier‑2 project and involves designing, executing, and interpreting cutting‑edge stem‑cell‑based disease models.

Key responsibilities

• Design and carry out experiments using human pluripotent stem cells to generate kidney organoids and apply CRISPR‑Cas9 genome editing.
• Perform multi‑omics, imaging, RNA‑seq and single‑cell transcriptomic analyses to uncover disease mechanisms.
• Prepare manuscripts, research reports, and grant applications; present findings at scientific meetings.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, including research associates, PhD students, and interns.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, shared platforms, and ensure compliance with good laboratory practices.

Required profile

• PhD in stem cell biology, developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences or related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant research experience with human pluripotent stem cells, organoid models, or disease modelling.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Human pluripotent stem cell culture and differentiation.
• Kidney organoid generation.
• CRISPR‑Cas9 genome editing.
• RNA sequencing and single‑cell transcriptomics.
• Multi‑omics data analysis.
• Microscopy and histology techniques.
• Statistical analysis and graphical presentation of scientific data.