Job Description
Job Title:  Scientist, Infectious Diseases, A*STAR Infectious Disease Labs
Requisition ID:  2615
Posting Start Date:  08/06/2026

Job Summary

ASTAR Infectious Diseases Labs (ASTAR IDL) is seeking a Scientist to join us in advancing research at the cutting edge of infectious diseases. A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) aims to be the global leader in tropical infectious diseases through scientific excellence in research and innovation to enhance human health and respond to future pandemics.

 

Dr. Foo’s laboratory at the A*STAR IDL is seeking self-motivated postdoctoral fellows with a background in virology, immunology, maternal-fetal immunity, or closely related fields to be part of a dynamic team working to understand the immune repercussions during prenatal viral infections.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field of Study

  • The ideal candidate will be a PhD with experience in molecular/cell biology/immunology, handling clinical specimens and in experimental animals. Candidates with demonstrated experience in virology and immunology will be preferred.
  • 0-3 years post-PhD

 

Other Requirements

  • PhD degree in Biology, Life Sciences or equivalent
  • Experience in handling BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 viral pathogens, cell culture, animal handling, flow cytometry, cellular and molecular techniques.
  • Experienced with mouse in-vivo models
  • Experienced with processing clinical specimens
  • Experienced with multiomics analyses (eg. RNA, single-cell RNAseq, high-throughput proteomics and metabolomics)
  • Experienced with flow cytometry and spectral flow cytometry preferred
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.