Job Description

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore), in collaboration with Next&Bio, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the newly established Joint Organoid Research Laboratory. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Asia’s largest organoid biobank and to advance precision oncology through patient-representative and ethical preclinical research platforms.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of cutting-edge cancer biology, translational medicine, and biobanking, supporting the generation, characterization, and management of organoid resources derived from Asian cancer patients

1. Organoid Generation and Maintenance

• Work within the joint CSI–Next&Bio collaborative laboratory to aid in the generation, culture, and validation of organoid models from patient-derived samples.
• Optimize and standardize protocols for organoid growth, cryopreservation, and recovery to ensure reproducibility and quality control.

2. Representation and Resource Management

• Represent CSI within the collaborative laboratory and serve as the primary point of contact for all organoid materials generated for CSI use.
• Oversee the proper storage, inventory, and monitoring of organoids designated for CSI, ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and ethical standards.
• Assist in establishing a systematic and approved framework for the distribution and usage of CSI-assigned organoid materials among approved research groups.

3. Coordination and Reporting

• Liaise with both CSI and Next&Bio teams to facilitate collaborative research workflows and ensure alignment of project objectives.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and data summaries for submission to the CSI Reporting Manager, documenting key milestones and challenges.
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant proposals arising from the collaborative research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Proven experience in 3D cell culture, organoid systems, or patient-derived models is highly desirable.
• Strong technical skills in mammalian cell culture, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques.
• Familiarity with biobanking processes, sample tracking, and ethical governance in biomedical research will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across institutional boundaries.
• Highly motivated, organized, and capable of working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

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Job Description

The Scientific Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the efficient administration of research grants, managing programmatic outreach initiatives, and facilitating the smooth operation of research graduate programs. This position involves close collaboration with finance, HR, and various departments within the organisation, as well as external partners and stakeholders. The Scientific Officer ensures compliance with grant requirements, oversees programmatic activities, and contributes to the dissemination of research findings and program achievements.

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. At least 2 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant

Job Duties

Programme Management

• Assist in managing a portfolio of projects; monitoring progress of the research, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met and timelines stay on track.
• Communicate project status updates to supervisor and/or Lead PIs to ensure the successful execution of the projects.
• Organise and assist to conduct monthly/regular status meetings with each assigned project teams.
• Provide expertise to assist in guiding and supporting project teams in modifying work plans as needed, seeking appropriate input and approvals and in accordance with grant terms and conditions
• Prepare and submit IRB, IACUC, risk assessments and grant virements as required for assigned projects
• Assist to identify relevant intellectual property and risks based on reports from project teams and assist in technology transfer activities from project teams to other organisations
• Prepare reports and associated documents to communicate status of the projects or as and when required
• Organise visits of review panels or advisory boards when required under direction and according to grants’ terms and conditions
• Work closely with different internal teams to understand and support operational processes and solutions.
• Perform other programme/project related duties as assigned

Grant Finance & HR Administration:

• Assist with post research grant awards process, raise tasks in the grant iRIMS system
• Assist with financial administration including tracking of research grant budgets, virements, procurement, claims
• Assist to review and approve project invoices to ensure scope of work and deliverables are met. Interface with Grants Admin & Finance Cluster Team to ensure administrative and financial oversight of the projects are aligned with the technical progress.
• Assist with HR related matters including liaising with NUS HR Cluster, payroll funds check where applicable
• Induction of new recruits, keep records of programme research staff list, maintenance of profiles for research programme members on websites

Programmatic Outreach:

• Handle research programme membership, generate programme’ s publications bibliometrics for reporting
• Assist to handle programme initiatives and partnership with different NUS departments/schools
• Assist with outreach including organisation of both virtual and face-to-face research events, fundraising activities, research workshops, seminars and symposium
• Assist to prepare and update events on website, media relations, social media platforms, etc
• Assist to disseminate related research news, publicity of research programme where applicable

Research Graduate Programme:

• Assist with graduate and fellowship programme matters, and act as liaison with NUS Medicine, Division of Graduate School, SOC, CSI
• Coordinating paperwork and visa applications for visiting scholars and new lab members of the PI lab.

Any other duties & responsibilities as assigned by SP

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD, preferably in Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, or Life Sciences, or related field of study. Candidates with equivalent experience may also apply
• Able to multitask and work independently, effectively and a good team player
• Proactive, committed, creative, meticulous and results-oriented
• Excellent writing and reporting ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skill

Preference will be given to candidates with

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar position of research administrative management involving multiple faculties including but not restricted to HR, Grants budget, Outreach, Finance
• SAP/iRIMS system

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Job Description

The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) Postdoctoral Fellowship seeks outstanding early-stage postdoctoral fellows who are interested to develop their career as independent, tenure-track faculty. The awardees will be hosted within established research labs at CSI Singapore to develop their independent research programs. They will receive a competitive base salary of up to SGD$93,000 per year (not including benefits such as CPF, bonus, medical, insurance) with an annual research grant of up to SGD$25,000 per year and equipment grant of SGD$5,000. Access to state-of-the-art core facilities will be provided. The fellowship funding period is up to three years.

Qualifications

• Open to all nationalities.
• Soon-to-be PhD graduates or have graduated within four years from their respective PhD programs at the time of application. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Received at least two years of graduate training outside of Singapore (either overseas PhD training or postdoctoral training)
• Work in any discipline of cancer research
• Excellent track record of research accomplishments
• Keen to embark on exciting and innovative projects in experimental and/or bioinformatics laboratories
• Aspire to be leaders in biomedical research
• Be available to take up position within 6 months of notice of award

Application

Bi-annual review with two submission deadlines – 30th April and 31st October

Please consolidate the following documents as one PDF document and email it to Ms Li Si (lowlisi@nus.edu.sg). Kindly indicate “CSI Postdoctoral Fellowship” in the email subject title.
 

1. Cover letter,
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including full publication list,
3. Research Proposal (two pages, excluding references) summarising the background, significance, aims and methods of the proposed research,
4. Personal Statement (one page) about research interest, career aspirations and motivations for applying for Fellowship, and
5. Names and contact information of 2 – 3 references (including PhD supervisor)