Our lab is always looking for curious, creative, and highly motivated scientists who are excited to uncover new principles of RNA biology. We strive to build an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive research environment where every lab member is encouraged to think independently, tackle ambitious questions, and develop into the next generation of scientific leaders.

Graduate Students
Our laboratory is based at the Cancer Science Institute (CSI), National University of Singapore (NUS), with a co-affiliation in the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.
Graduate students can join our lab through either the CSI PhD Program or the NUS Medicine PhD Program. If you are interested in rotating or pursuing your PhD with us, please feel free to contact the PI, Dr. Seungjae Lee to arrange an informal meeting.

Postdoctoral Fellows
We are actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows to lead exciting projects at the interface of RNA biology, metabolism, and cancer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, computational biology, chemical biology, and related disciplines.
Interested candidates should email the PI with:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• A brief statement describing your research background, future goals, and why you are interested in joining the lab

• Contact information for 2–3 references

Research Assistant
We are also seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support our research program. This position is ideal for recent B.Sc. or M.Sc. graduates interested in gaining intensive research experience before pursuing graduate or medical school.
Please send your CV together with a brief description of your research experience and career interests.

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Fellowship Opportunities
Singapore is committed to supporting outstanding early-career scientists through a number of highly prestigious and competitive fellowship programs. These fellowships provide enhanced salary support, independent research funding, and valuable opportunities to establish scientific independence while working in our laboratory.
We strongly encourage eligible applicants to apply for these fellowships. We are happy to work closely with prospective candidates throughout the application process, from developing research proposals to preparing application materials. If you are interested, please contact the PI before submitting your application.

PhD Fellowships

• CSI Singapore PhD Graduate Scholarship

• NUS Research Scholarship

• NUS President's Graduate Fellowship (PGF)

• NUS ASEAN Research Scholarship (when applicable)

• Commonwealth Scholarship (when applicable)

• A*STAR Graduate Scholarship

• Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

• AI Singapore PhD Fellowship (for computational projects)

Postdoctoral Fellowships

• CSI Postdoctoral Fellowship

• NRF Postdoctoral Award (NRF-PA) 

• Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship

• A*STAR International Fellowship (AIF)

• External international fellowships (e.g., HFSP, EMBO, Marie Curie, Jane Coffin Childs, Damon Runyon)
  Please note: Links may expire as programs are renewed. Please search for the most up-to-date information.
   

Our Philosophy

Science is driven by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Our goal is not only to make fundamental discoveries in science but also to help every trainee build the skills, confidence, and independence needed for a successful career. If our research excites you, we would love to hear from you.