Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Project GLOW: We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher for Project GLOW, part of Singapore’s national precision medicine program focusing on the microbiome and mental health. This position involves cutting-edge research in gut microbiomics, utilizing advanced metagenomic technologies to understand the relationship between gut microbes and mental well-being.
Designation
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Table of Details
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microbiome and Mental Health |
| Location | Singapore |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Computational Metagenomics; strong publication record; experience in algorithm development preferred |
| Job Description | Conduct research on the impact of gut microbes on mental health, develop computational methods for metagenomics, and analyze multi-omics datasets. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to published research. |
| How to Apply | Please e-mail your CV (including contact details of 2 or more referees) and a statement of research interests (1-2 pages) to Prof. Niranjan Nagarajan at niranjan@nus.edu.sg. |
| Last Date to Apply | Short-listed candidates will be contacted via e-mail for interviews in Q1 2026. Applications should be submitted promptly. |
Research Area
This fellowship will involve significant work in the field of microbiomes, specifically how gut microorganisms influence mental health. The project aims to analyze data from over 5,000 participants using the latest metagenomic and metabolomic techniques.
Location
The successful candidate will be based in Singapore, contributing to a national health initiative at the forefront of microbiome research.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Computational Metagenomics
- Strong publication track record
- Preference for candidates with significant algorithm development experience
Job Description
The post-doctoral fellow will engage in population-scale studies that utilize long-read metagenomics and untargeted metabolomics. Responsibilities will include:
- Developing computational methods for genome-resolved metagenomics
- Performing intra-host diversity analysis
- Exploring strain-level phenotypic associations
- Engaging in metagenome-scale metabolic modeling and host-microbe interaction studies
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to academic publications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV, along with the contact information of two or more referees, and a statement of research interests (1-2 pages) to Prof. Niranjan Nagarajan at niranjan@nus.edu.sg.
Last Date to Apply
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, as short-listed candidates will be contacted via e-mail for interviews in Q1 2026.
Join us in advancing the understanding of how gut microbiomes can impact mental health and contribute to groundbreaking research in precision medicine!
