Research Fellow (In Vivo Neural Tissue Engineering)
Nanyang Technological University • singapore, singapore • Posted July 09, 2026
About the Role
We invite applications for a Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Sing Yian Chew (NTU). The successful candidate will contribute to an ongoing research program focused on neural tissue engineering, in vivo spinal cord injury (SCI) models, and regenerative biomaterials.
Responsibilities- Plan and conduct in vivo experiments using rat SCI models
- Conduct microsurgical procedures, cell/scaffold implantation, and animal behavioral/functional evaluations
- Carry out analyses to understand mechanisms of action, e.g. tract tracing, immunofluorescent and histochemical staining, confocal imaging, and RNA-seq
- Data analysis, interpretation of experimental outcomes, and preparation of manuscripts for publication
- Supervise and train junior researchers and contribute to laboratory management
- Participate in multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond NTU
- Ph.D. ...