Post-doctoral Fellowship in Culturomics: We are inviting applications for a post-doctoral fellowship focused on high-throughput culturomics, a pivotal area in microbial research. The role involves isolating and studying microbial diversity from various environmental and human samples, thereby contributing to the advancement of microbial science.
Post-doctoral Fellowship in High-throughput Culturomics
Designation
Post-doctoral Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | High-throughput Culturomics |
| Location | National University of Singapore |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Culturomics; strong publication track record |
| Preferred Experience | Significant experience in technology development |
Job Description
As part of a National Research Foundation Investigatorship grant, the selected candidate will develop high-throughput techniques to isolate and study microbial diversity. Responsibilities will include:
- Employing single-cell dispensing technologies
- Utilizing genome-resolved metagenomics, flow-cytometry, and Raman spectroscopy
- Functionally interrogating strains and studying microbial interactions
- Building in silico models of community assembly
- Identifying microbes and their functions contributing to colonization resistance against multi-drug resistant bacteria
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their CV (including contact details of 2 or more referees) and a statement of research interests (1-2 pages) to:
Prof. Niranjan Nagarajan
Email: niranjan@nus.edu.sg
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews in Q1 2026.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but early submissions are encouraged.
Please ensure to tailor your application to highlight your experience and interest in the outlined research area.
