Postdoctoral Position in Mental Health Nanyang Technological University

We are currently recruiting a postdoc who will join our exciting new group at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), a joint medical school between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore.

Brain activity and neuronal survival rely on plasma membrane lipids that play a major role in neurotransmission. Abnormal lipid homeostasis is linked to numerous neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. However, little is known about the mechanisms that regulate this process because we do not understand the basic cellular lipid transport machinery. To address this challenge, we are characterizing a novel cellular mechanism for lipid delivery that does not rely on membrane fusion. We are also screening for new regulators of such molecular machinery specifically in neuronal cells to understand how neurons make use of this system. We use the combination of mammalian cell biology and C. elegans genetics to tackle these fundamental questions. 

Our lab currently located in NTU main campus will move to brand new Clinical Science Building at Novena when it is complete in late 2016. Clinical Science Building, also known as Novena campus, will be a crown jewel of LKCMedicine. It will provide direct access to nearby hospitals and national institutes, including the Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Neuroscience Institute. Novena is located within the central region of Singapore, just two subway stops away from Orchard, the retail and entertainment hub of the city-state.

We will provide exciting opportunities and vibrant atmospheres as well as state-of-arts core facilities. We also offer a highly attractive remuneration package including competitive salary and fringe benefits. Excited and motivated individuals are all encouraged to apply.

To submit your application, please include 1) cover letter including a statement of previous and current research; 2) CV with names of at least two references.