A postdoctoral position is available in Dr Yu Fengwei Group at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL), Singapore.
A/Prof Yu is a Senior Principal Investigator at TLL and was also the President of Society for Neuroscience Singapore Chapter (2015-2018). He is currently a senior Section Editor in the well-known journal-PLOS Genetics journal. As a senior author, he has published important papers in Nature Cell Biology, Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, Developmental Cell, PLOS Biology, EMBO J, PNAS and Cell Reports. The Yu lab is currently making use of mouse and human cerebral organoid models to understand mechanisms of neural stem cell proliferation, neuronal differentiation/remodelling and their implications in various neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders. His research aim is to explore the causative functions of autism risk genes in mice and patient-derived cerebral organoids.
Requirements:
- PhD Degree in Neurobiology and Cell biology.
- At least one first-author research paper in an international peer-reviewed journal.
- A strong research background in neuronal cell biology, iPSC or brain organoids and mouse model. Prior experience in mammalian model systems would be preferred.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic in the field of neuronal development and human brain diseases.
Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.
Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three referees’ contacts/ recommendation letters) to:
Dr Yu Fengwei, Senior Principal Investigator Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
- Email: fengwei@tll.org.sg
- Lab website: https://www.tll.org.sg/people/yu-fengwei/