1. Postdoctoral position: systems biology of medicinal plant from Hedyotis family.
Description: A postdoctoral position is available to work on an exciting project at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
The project focuses on a plant from Hedyotis family, which is one of the main anti-tumor ingredients of the traditional Chinese medicine. The plant is strongly and specifically active against breast cancer lines. The aim of the project is to figure out which metabolite(s) is conferring this activity, and which enzymes are involved in the biosynthesis of this metabolite(s).
Requirements: The postdoc candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics and preferably experience in basic lab methods, such as DNA isolation and plant growth.
The project would encompass:
1) Sequencing and assembling the genome using Oxford Nanopore long reads and Dovetail Hi-C technologies.
2) Using RNA-sequencing data to construct and mine the co-expression network of Hedyotis to identify biosynthetic gene modules.
3) Integrate the metabolomic, co-expression and anti-tumor activity to identify the anti-tumor metabolite(s) and their biosynthetic pathways.
The project is an excellent opportunity to learn to use cutting-edge genomic and transcriptomic methods to get more into an applied, medicinal aspect of plant biology. Furthermore, NTU and Singapore are fantastic places to live and do research!
The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of an extension.
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2. Postdoctoral position: metagenomics of root rot disease of urban trees
Description: An opening for a postdoc candidate to work on an exciting project at NTU, in tropical Singapore, is available.
The project aims to develop methods for early detection of root wood decay, which is a serious threat to urban trees. To this end, the postdoc candidate will perform metagenomic and metabolomic comparisons of soil samples from healthy and diseased trees and use knowledge gained on pathogenic fungi and their signature volatiles to fine-tune cutting-edge methods, including DNA barcoding and electronic nose, to detect signature volatiles of the fungal pathogens.
Requirements:
The postdoc candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics and preferably experience in basic lab methods, such as DNA isolation and plant growth.
The project would encompass:
1) Sequencing and comparison of metagenomes
2) Analysis of metabolomic (GC-MS) data
3) Use and machine learning-based training of an electronic nose for detection of the fungal pathogen volatiles The position is for three years with an attractive salary package.
The project is a great opportunity to learn to use cutting-edge genomic and metabolomic methods to study plant pathogens. Furthermore, NTU and Singapore are fantastic places to live and do research!
Nanyang Technological University, School of Biological Sciences, Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st among the world’s best young universities. NTU offers an excellent environment for research and training of scientific skills.
Why Singapore?
Singapore is a city-state with one of the highest standards of living in the world seeking to become an international hub for the biomedical and life sciences. Singapore is a vibrant and safe tropical city, with rich Asian heritage and modern style of living, an ideal gateway to explore Asia. With our good base of life sciences players, highly skilled and educated workforce, excellent communication systems, good industry infrastructure and a stable government, Singapore offers an exceptional professional and personal experience.
Please send your CV and reference contact to Asst. Prof. Marek Mutwil (mutwil@ntu.edu.sg).
Description: A postdoctoral position is available to work on an exciting project at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
The project focuses on a plant from Hedyotis family, which is one of the main anti-tumor ingredients of the traditional Chinese medicine. The plant is strongly and specifically active against breast cancer lines. The aim of the project is to figure out which metabolite(s) is conferring this activity, and which enzymes are involved in the biosynthesis of this metabolite(s).
Requirements: The postdoc candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics and preferably experience in basic lab methods, such as DNA isolation and plant growth.
The project would encompass:
1) Sequencing and assembling the genome using Oxford Nanopore long reads and Dovetail Hi-C technologies.
2) Using RNA-sequencing data to construct and mine the co-expression network of Hedyotis to identify biosynthetic gene modules.
3) Integrate the metabolomic, co-expression and anti-tumor activity to identify the anti-tumor metabolite(s) and their biosynthetic pathways.
The project is an excellent opportunity to learn to use cutting-edge genomic and transcriptomic methods to get more into an applied, medicinal aspect of plant biology. Furthermore, NTU and Singapore are fantastic places to live and do research!
The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of an extension.
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2. Postdoctoral position: metagenomics of root rot disease of urban trees
Description: An opening for a postdoc candidate to work on an exciting project at NTU, in tropical Singapore, is available.
The project aims to develop methods for early detection of root wood decay, which is a serious threat to urban trees. To this end, the postdoc candidate will perform metagenomic and metabolomic comparisons of soil samples from healthy and diseased trees and use knowledge gained on pathogenic fungi and their signature volatiles to fine-tune cutting-edge methods, including DNA barcoding and electronic nose, to detect signature volatiles of the fungal pathogens.
Requirements:
The postdoc candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics and preferably experience in basic lab methods, such as DNA isolation and plant growth.
The project would encompass:
1) Sequencing and comparison of metagenomes
2) Analysis of metabolomic (GC-MS) data
3) Use and machine learning-based training of an electronic nose for detection of the fungal pathogen volatiles The position is for three years with an attractive salary package.
The project is a great opportunity to learn to use cutting-edge genomic and metabolomic methods to study plant pathogens. Furthermore, NTU and Singapore are fantastic places to live and do research!
Nanyang Technological University, School of Biological Sciences, Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st among the world’s best young universities. NTU offers an excellent environment for research and training of scientific skills.
Why Singapore?
Singapore is a city-state with one of the highest standards of living in the world seeking to become an international hub for the biomedical and life sciences. Singapore is a vibrant and safe tropical city, with rich Asian heritage and modern style of living, an ideal gateway to explore Asia. With our good base of life sciences players, highly skilled and educated workforce, excellent communication systems, good industry infrastructure and a stable government, Singapore offers an exceptional professional and personal experience.
Please send your CV and reference contact to Asst. Prof. Marek Mutwil (mutwil@ntu.edu.sg).
Postdocs / Research Fellows
We always welcome applications from enthusiastic and qualified Postdocs who are planning to apply for fellowships and are interested in joining our group. Below you find links to possible Fellowship Programs:
Human Frontier Science Program
EMBO Long-term Fellowship
LEE KUAN YEW Postdoctoral Fellowship
Human Frontier Science Program
EMBO Long-term Fellowship
LEE KUAN YEW Postdoctoral Fellowship
PhD Students
If you want to become a graduate student at SBS and want to join our lab, you find information about the application process on the pages below.
Scholarships
How to apply
Contact information at NTU
Scholarships
How to apply
Contact information at NTU