Research Fellow in Cell Biology • Host-Pathogen Interactions and ER Stress
We are recruiting a Research Fellow to lead the host-cell biology arm of an NMRC-funded project on Enterococcus faecalis-induced chronic wound pathogenesis. The project investigates how bacterially derived hydrogen peroxide drives lipid peroxidation, activates the unfolded protein response, and disrupts keratinocyte-mediated wound repair. The role involves genome-wide CRISPR functional genomics, advanced microscopy, mammalian infection models, and preclinical wound healing assays. This is a collaborative program spanning NTU, NUS, and the University of Geneva.
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology, and at least one first-author publication.
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Joint PhD Opportunities
We currently offer Joint PhD projects in collaboration with Sorbonne Université and Technische Universität München (TUM). These positions combine dual supervision, international training, and access to complementary facilities.
Learn more about NTU’s Joint PhD Programmes
NTU-Sorbonne Joint PhD Project | Decoding ECM–Plasma Membrane–ER Interactions in Aging Using Long-Term 3D Collagen Scaffolds
NTU-Sorbonne Joint PhD Project | Cholesterol Transport and Neurodegeneration: Exploring the Role of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in Brain Organoids
NTU-TUM Joint PhD Project | Dissecting the molecular functions of CLPTM1L as a lipid-flippase with oncogenic roles
NTU-TUM Joint PhD Project | Investigating Cytokine Receptor Biogenesis and Protein Quality Control in Immune Cells during Enterococcus faecalis Infection
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should apply through NTU’s official graduate admissions portal. Find out more about Research Programmes Admission
✅ GRE scores are not required for application
✅ Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor’s (4 years) or Master’s degree
✅ Strong academic background and research motivation are key selection criteria
APPLICATION WINDOWS
August Semester Intake | 1 October • 31 January
January Semester Intake | 1 June • 31 July
BE SURE TO
Mention the project title and supervisor name (Guillaume Thibault) in your application
Attach a CV, academic transcripts, and a brief statement of research interest
To pursue one of these Joint PhD projects, you should apply to NTU’s Doctor of Philosophy | Biological Sciences and/or Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme (IGP)
Join Us
We are always interested in hearing from motivated students and postdocs passionate about stress biology and aging. Reach out with your CV and a brief note of interest.
Who We’re Looking For?
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds—biology, biochemistry, and computational sciences—who are eager to ask meaningful questions about stress, aging, and disease.
What You’ll Work On?
Our research integrates wet-lab and computational tools to uncover how ER stress and the UPR shape aging, immunity, and cellular homeostasis.
Opportunities?
We host MSc and PhD students, postdocs, final year projects, and international interns. Even when no positions are posted, we welcome spontaneous inquiries.
Contact: thibault@ntu.edu.sg