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Monday, January 7, 2008

Singapore: Graduate Student (PhD)

Singapore: Graduate Student (PhD) Positions at The Laboratory of Inflammation and Cancer, National University of Singapore

The Laboratory of Inflammation and Cancer (Department of Physiology and NUS Immunology Program) at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for 3 graduate student (PhD) positions.

Candidates will work on national grant-funded research projects on the molecular and cellular functions of annexin-1 in the immune system and cancer. Specifically, projects will be focused on (i) identifying the importance of stromal vs tumor vs immune annexin-1 in the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (ii) therapeutic effectivenss of an annexin-1 derived peptide on initiation, promotion and progression of cancer; (iii) importance of annexin-1 in lymphocyte development.

Qualifications

  • At least a 2nd upper class Degree (B.Sc. with Honors or Masters) in life sciences or related discipline
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques is desirable
  • Background in immunology and pharmacology will be an advantage

Applications
Interested applicants should email their interest to:

Dr Lina Lim
Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory
Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
Email: linalab[ at ]gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Scholarship information
After discussion with the supervisor, candidates should apply for the National University of Singapore School of
Medicine Graduate School (with Research Scholarship). More details can be found at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/index.jsp . Application deadline for the January 2009 intake is 5th May 2008.

Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked TOP IN ASIA for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.

Closing date: 5th May 2008

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