The Hwei-Ee Tan lab studies the biological basis of “gut-feelings”, how bacteria in the gut signals to the host to influence physiology and behaviour. Using mice as a mammalian model, the lab investigates how diet (e.g. high-fibre food, spicy food, etc) modulates the gut microbiome and host phenotypes (e.g. hunger, anxiety behaviours, etc). His lab is also studying the brain-gut axis, to uncover host-microbe interactions in chronic stress and major depressive disorders. Being multidisciplinary in nature, the research scope covers diverse skills from molecular biology to systems neuroscience, physiology and behaviour.
Key responsibilities:
The applicant must be exceptionally self-motivated, a team player, willing to assist with essential lab duties and learn new skills, and is expected to have relevant experience in one or more of these areas (e.g. neural circuits and behaviour, single cell RNA-seq, etc). A candidate with proficiency and flair in bioinformatics is particularly preferred. The research assistant will learn and assist with a range of work, including but not limited to molecular biology and histology procedures, rodent behavioural assays, neuroscience optogenetic and chemogenetic techniques, mice surgery, data analysis and presentation, lab maintenance and office/administrative help.
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The School of Art Design and Media (ADM) at NTU is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for 6 months to investigate the cultural heritage of Thaipusam in Singapore. The candidate will collaborate with PI on original research and contribute to sound documentation, music collection, archiving, video and website preparation, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigate the cultural heritage of Thaipusam in Singapore
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