Senior Principal Research Officer/ PRO (Vector-Pathogen Interaction Branch)
Core
Lead research on vector–pathogen interactions, vector competence, and emerging pathogens to assess disease risks and strengthen Singapore's surveillance and control programmes.
Role type
Senior Principal Research Officer (Vector-Pathogen Interaction)
Builds
Evidence-based research on vector-borne disease transmission and risk assessment
Domain
Public health / Medical Entomology / Vector Biology
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Vector competence studies, arthropod handling, pathogen culture/infection assays, molecular approaches, genetic approaches, genomic approaches, transcriptomic approaches, bioinformatics, research project leadership, scientific publication, risk assessment, public health application translation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Formulate research questions and lead studies from design to publication; Investigate biological, genetic, and environmental factors influencing pathogen transmission; Assess emerging and re-emerging pathogens and their transmission potential; Contribute to multidisciplinary studies to strengthen surveillance and control strategies; Identify emerging research needs and develop new methods and technical capabilities; Guide research projects, mentor junior researchers, and develop the Branch's research programme; Strengthen local and international collaborations and communicate findings to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities