Principal Scientist (Scientific Lead of A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility), A*IDL

Job Summary A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (ASTAR IDL) is seeking a Principal Scientist (Scientific Lead of A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility) to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR IDL aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes. The Principal Scientist (Scientific Lead of A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility) will lead an independent research programme in high-containment infectious diseases while providing scientific leadership to strengthen the research capabilities, scientific programmes and utilisation of the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility. The role will identify emerging research needs, develop new research capabilities and platforms, and foster strategic collaborations to advance high-containment research and pandemic preparedness. Job Description - Lead conceptual and technical integration of research programmes leveraging the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility, with focus on high-containment infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, to provide leading-edge scientific solutions. - Establish and lead an independent research programme in infectious diseases, while developing research capabilities, platforms and methodologies to strengthen the scientific capacity of the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility. - Identify and develop new research technologies, platforms, patents and publications to address emerging needs in high-containment infectious diseases research. - Provide scientific leadership in assessing and prioritising research programmes and projects that leverage the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility, in alignment with scientific priorities and available capabilities. - Drive scientific utilisation of the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility by developing research programmes, establishing collaborations and attracting high-quality internal and external research projects. - Develop scientific proposals, secure research funding and establish collaborations with academic, industry and public health partners to expand the research portfolio and capabilities of the A*STAR High Containment BSL-3 Facility. - Manage a dedicated research team and provide scientific and career mentorship to researchers and students, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing research environment. Job Requirements - PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology or related field as above - Minimum of 8-10 years of post-PhD relevant experience Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies) - Strong research background in infectious diseases, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and/or genomics, with experience relevant to high-containment research. - Demonstrated ability to develop and lead independent research programmes, generate strong research ideas and secure research funding. - Demonstrated experience in developing research capabilities, technologies, platforms and/or methodologies to address emerging scientific needs. - Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate scientific opportunities into research programmes and collaborations. - Strong team leadership and scientific mentorship skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing research team. - Strong interpersonal, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. - Good spoken and written communication skills.

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