The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.
The Nutrition Metabolism & Health Program is one of the flagship research programs within the school. Oue team investigates how nutrition and metabolic imbalances contribute to chronic diseases and ageing. Through our research we tackle major health challenges such as obesity and diabetes.
For further information, please visit: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/research/research-programmes/nutrition-metabolism-health
Key Job Purpose:
A Research Assistant/Associate position is available in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Kazuyuki Kasahara at LKCMedicine, NTU. The appointee will support research investigating how diet–gut microbiome interactions contribute to cardiometabolic diseases, with a focus on microbial metabolism and host–microbe interactions.
The role involves both experimental and administrative responsibilities. The candidate will assist in molecular biology and microbiology studies, with particular emphasis on metabolite measurement, where experience in mass spectrometry and metabolomics platforms would be highly advantageous. In addition, the appointee will support laboratory coordination, procurement, and compliance-related tasks. This position contributes to strengthening the laboratory’s research capacity and supports NTU’s mission to advance impactful biomedical research in microbiome and cardiometabolic science.
Key Responsibilities:
Support laboratory administration, including procurement, inventory management, safety compliance, and coordination of laboratory operations
Maintain good records for lab and admin works
Support laboratory research needs
Communicate effectively and collaborate closely with students and researchers
Perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments, including bacterial culture, sample preparation, and animal experiment
Conduct and support metabolite measurements, with emphasis on mass spectrometry–based platforms and metabolomics workflows
Job Requirements:
Bachelor (for Research Assistant equivalent) / Master (for Research Associate equivalent) qualification degree in molecular biology or related field.
Previous research experience is strongly preferred.
Relevant experience in mass spectrometry and metabolomics platforms would be highly advantageous
Relevant experience in microbiology techniques such as bacterial culture is desired.
Relevant experience in handling mice and proficiency in colony management is preferred, but not mandatory.
Prepared to undertake research administration tasks, including procurement, maintain lab SOPs, etc.
Entry level candidates with strong technical skills and motivation are also welcome to apply
Recent graduates with the right aptitude will be considered.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: LKC