Application Developers
(Image Analysis)		 Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI)

We are looking for an image processing application specialist for our core facility.

You will work with the principal investigators of our Institute and the students on defining how to quantify microscopy experiments, how to calibrate the data, and how to achieve the accuracy needed. You will also help the principal investigators in setting up the measurement methods as well as provide training for students and introduce them to the solutions and how they can achieve results themselves.

Some understanding of general image processing tools such as ImageJ or Matlab would be great but training on these can be provided if required.

We provide work in a cutting edge research environment with top of the line requirement and direct collaboration with world class researchers.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a person with a University degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics with an interest in life science applications. Methodical thinking and problem analysis are the most important characteristics needed.
  • You must be capable and willing to learn to operate quantitative microscopy image processing software (we run Bitplan Imaris, Perkin Elmer Velocity, and SVI Huygens). Some experience with image processing is advantageous but less crucial than the scientific thinking.

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For application or enquiries NUScareers_executive@nus.edu.sg

 

Managing Editor Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI)

A managing editor position for the online, educational resource www.mechanobio.info (MBInfo) is available, based at the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore. The successful candidate will aid in the production and expansion of a new wiki-based resource that offers review-style information on the molecular and cellular aspects of mechanobiology. For example; MBInfo describes the underlying molecules and mechanisms involved in cell motility and mechanosensing, emphasizing the molecular motors and complexes with force-based or force-responsive mechanisms.

Responsibilities: The candidate will liaise with a number of senior scientists in the MBI to collect, review and refine materials for MBInfo. The candidate will also manage a diverse team including science writers, an illustrator, an animator, a web curator and a software engineer, with the common goal of producing a high quality online resource targeting students, scientists and engineers who are interested in mechanobiology. This will involve working with artists to render high quality drawings and animations of complex scientific processes, working with software developers to create and embed "gadgets" to customize database views into the webpages, using Google sites to promote MBInfos online presence, sourcing images from MBI to showcase on the site and maintaining MBInfos social media (Facebook, YouTube). Additional responsibilities include writing and editing content for MBI in the form of online and print media

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology/Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or other relevant scientific discipline. Comprehension and experience with cellular imaging and functional analysis of in vitro systems is essential. Excellent reading comprehension and computer literacy is required, as well as superior writing and communication skills and the ability to work well with a variety of people.

Terms of Appointment: The appointment will be initially for one year with possibility for extensions of up to an additional 2-3 years.

Remuneration & Benefits: Successful candidates can expect a competitive salary and benefit package.

To learn more about the resource, MBInfo, please visit www.mechanobio.info.

Interested applicants to please submit a full CV and 3 referees contacts to: mbi@nus.edu.sg

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Laboratory Executives Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI)

Position 1

Full time expert position for statistics and experiment evaluation and image processing.

The Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore is a world class biological research facility that operates the island's largest microscopy facility with 23 microscopes. We have a team of 2 image processing specialists who support the researchers in processing their data, plan quantitative experiments, and perform the quantification and we hope to find one more specialist to support the quantitative aspects better.

Responsibilities:
- Becoming an expert in quantitative image processing, experiment planning, and experiment statistics
- Help designing experiments and quantifying experiments
- Apply rigorous tests to image data and image interpretation
- Training of researchers, teaching of user groups
- Learning to use and teach software tools such as Matlab, Mathematica, Bitplane Imaris, Perkin Elmer Volocity, SVI Huygens, AutoCAD, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, Maya, Rhino, Maxwell, and ImageJ and FIJI.

Requirements
  • University degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, biology, or biochemistry
  • Familiarity with working in science
  • Computer skills and preferably some exposure to image processing
  • Interest in mathematics and physics and computer work
  • Preferably experience with a mathematical tool such as Matlab, Mathematica, Maple, or StatView
  • Some familiarity with mathematics and statistics
  • Communications skills to listen and understand researchers in the field of Biochemistry and Biology
  • Being able to teach people how to use the software tools and how to do the calculations
  • Interest in research work, microscopy, and image processing
  • Willingness to be trained in specialized software tools
  • Commitment to stay at least 2 years in this position
  • Willing to travel abroad once or twice for training

Benefits:
- Full NUS executive benefits (performance bonus, annual salary review, medical insurance etc.)
- Autonomous working and decision making, intelligent and interesting work with great credentials
- Immediate contribution to cutting edge research in the country's largest light microscope laboratory
- Being part of one of the largest teams of experts and enthusiasts in Singapore
- Excellent learning and training environment with international courses and contributions
- Getting lots of experience in a short time and learn a broad spectrum of tools

Position 2

Full time microscopy support staff.

The MechanoBiology Institute, Singapore is a world class biological research facility that operates the island's largest microscopy facility with 23 microscopes and 6 specialists running it. We are looking for one more member to join our team with the intention to become a microscopy expert.

Responsibilities
- Becoming an expert on 2 to 3 high end microscopes and learn to utilize the optimally and protect them from wear and tear and damages
- Supervision, testing, calibration, and administration of the microscopes
- Ordering consumables, repair work for the microscopes
- Training of prospective users, teaching of user groups
- Assisting researchers in planning experiments
- Co-supervising the microscope booking, billing and administration system
- Helping in planning upgrades, modifications, and changes of the microscopes

Requirements

  • University degree in biology, biochemistry, mechanical or electrical engineering, or physics
  • Some familiarity with laboratory and scientific work
  • Communications skills to teach others the operation of a complex instrument
  • People skills to teach people the rules of instrument rules and enforcing these rules to protect the equipment
  • Interest in research work and microscopy in particular
  • Basic computer skills (use of email and writing documents)
  • Fast learning and willingness to be trained for several weeks on complex equipment
  • Intention to work for 2+ years in this position (due to the long and expensive training period)
  • Willing to travel abroad for training

Benefits:
- Full NUS executive benefits (performance bonus, annual salary review, medical insurance etc.)
- Autonomous working and decision making, interesting work
- Participation in cutting edge research in the country's largest light microscope laboratory
- Being part of a large team of other microscopy experts and enthusiasts
- Excellent learning and training environment with international courses and conference participation
- Positively challenging duties with people interaction and technical expertise

Submit your completed application form along with curriculum vitae, research interest, publication list (if applicable) and three reference letters to:

Dr Felix Margadant
Head of Microscopy and Image Processing
Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore
National University of Singapore
T-Lab, Level 5
5A Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117411
Phone 6601 1554
Email: mbifmm@nus.edu.sg

and to:

Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore
National University of Singapore
T-Lab, #05-01
5A Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117411
Fax: (65) 6872 6123
Email: mbihr@nus.edu.sg

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Senior Executive/Executive Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI)

Your responsibilities will include:

Research Administration
1. Serve as the MBI research administrator
2. MBI Contact person for all grant calls ; ARF, MOE, BMRC, NMRC, NRF, etc
3. Make grant call
4. Collate applications
5. Conduct internal review exercise
6. Finalise proposals for MBI Director endorsement
7. Submission and tracking of proposal
8. Grant award administration
9. Award formalities; Oversee WBS creation, Risk Assessment, Budget crafting, etc
10. Progress monitoring, reports, etc
11. Closure of research awards formalities
12. Maintain MBI research project files

MBI Research Management – MBI as funding body
1. Work with MBI Senior Scientific Manager
2. Monitor and track MBI internal project proposals (seed and team proposals)
3. Monitor and track research output of MBI staff (research, talks, seminars, etc)
4. Administer and track MBI project spending and budgets
(See Research Administration)

MBI SAB
1. Assist with the coordination of the MBI SAB visit
2. Document SAB reports and comments

Requirements

  • Have a basic degree with at least 2 years research administration experience at a tertiary educational body in Singapore
  • Scientific background is not necessary but familiarity with Singapore funding agencies is a useful consideration
  • Should posses good organizational abilities and good interpersonal skills
  • An understanding of the scientific working environment is an asset

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For application or enquiries NUScareers_executive@nus.edu.sg

 

Lead Software Engineer Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI)

The Mechanobiology Institute is a new biological research facility that employs imaging technology to acquire biological data as a core research component. Imaging experiments result in very large data sets that must be stored, processed, analyzed and visualized. We've installed a high-performance computational (HPC) infrastructure with state of the art compute, storage, networking systems and software applications to provide the resources needed to support our scientific research. We need to develop additional system and application software tools for users to
store, manage, access and process their data sets.

Job Scope:
Design, implement, maintain and document operating system and application software tools and solutions. Provide technical support to users concerning system software, utilities and procedures.

Responsibilities:
- Implements and maintains vendor supplied system software tools for accessing, managing and using our data storage and data processing systems
- Develops and maintains new system software tools to interface with existing system software and application programs
- Researches user’s technical application requirements and develops software specifications
- Converts software specification requirements into appropriate systems and user applications
- Evaluate and implement ways to incorporate existing or new technologies into our workflow
- Provides technical assistance to applications programming personnel and other appropriate user personnel relating to the operating system
- Develop web based tools for user interfaces to our storage and compute systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Masters (preferred) degree in Computer Science or a Science and Engineering field with computer related work experience
  • Several years of experience in systems, applications and/or web development programming and application support
  • Familiar with Linux software development programs and debugging techniques especially: C/C++, python, perl, java, and XML
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Email CV and resume to: aldavis@nus.edu.sg
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