Opportunities in Wang Lab

Job Opportunities in Wang Lab at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Institution Overview

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is a world-renowned research-intensive university, ranked 15th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. NTU is recognized for its academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and global outlook. The university offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive support services.

About the Lab

Dr. Chuchu Wang will join NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) as an Assistant Professor in November 2025 and has been awarded the prestigious Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) grant. The lab will be well-funded and housed in a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

Dr. Wang received her Ph.D. in Cell Biology in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Cong Liu at the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. From 2020 to 2025, she conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University under the guidance of HHMI Investigator Prof. Axel Brunger, focusing on structural and molecular neuroscience. Dr. Wang has published as first or co-first author in journals including Nature, Nature Aging, Nature Cell Biology, Nature Communications, Nature Protocols, National Science Review, PNAS, eLife, and Bioinformatics.

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=1SQy-gQAAAAJ

Research Focus

Our interdisciplinary lab combines in situ structural biology (cryo-EM/ET, in-cell NMR), mass spectrometry-based lipidomics and proteomics, cell biology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology to investigate the physiological and pathological mechanisms of human aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

The lab aims to integrate multi-omics, molecular structural analysis, and biochemical/cellular experiments to uncover lipid–protein interactions in age-related disorders, with the ultimate goal of identifying early diagnostic markers and therapeutic strategies to promote healthy aging.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds (e.g., neuroscience, biophysics, biochemistry, bioinformatics), who are passionate about impactful, translational research.

Collaborations

Our lab maintains active collaborations with leading institutions in the US, Singapore, and China, offering lab members the opportunity to engage with top-tier researchers globally.

Open Positions

1. PhD Students & Undergraduate Researchers

We are recruiting PhD students for January 2026 intake (application period: May 1 – June 30, 2025). August intake applications open September 1 – December 31 annually.

Benefits:

• Full scholarship and competitive monthly stipend
• Support for international conference travel (funded by both the school and the lab)
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and mentorship in a collaborative research environment

Eligibility:

• English proficiency: TOEFL ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 6.5 (within 2 years); required unless graduated from English-medium institutions
• GRE required for non-Singapore degree holders (V+Q ≥ 319; AW ≥ 3.5, within 5 years)

Application info: NTU LKCMedicine PhD Admissions

Outstanding undergraduates are also encouraged to join for research training and thesis projects.

2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, biophysics, structural biology, bioinformatics, or related fields
• Experience in neurocell biology, cryo-EM/NMR, or omics data analysis preferred
• Proven ability to conduct independent research
• Strong publication record (first-author papers or preprints)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to mentor students and contribute to grant writing

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience and NTU guidelines
• Support for fellowship applications and career development
• Funding for conferences and collaborative visits

3. Research Assistant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Prior experience in protein purification, cell culture, or animal handling is a plus
• Familiarity with EM/NMR data or omics analysis is desirable
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Compensation:

• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience
• Opportunities to co-author publications and attend international meetings

4. Visiting Scholars & Joint PhD Students

We welcome visiting researchers and joint PhD students interested in collaborative or short-term research exchanges.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send the following documents in English to chuchu.wang@ntu.edu.sg:

• Cover letter (briefly describing your past experience and research interests)
• CV
• Contact details of 2–3 referees

Email subject format: [Application Position] - [Your Name], e.g., Postdoc Application – David Liu, PhD Application – Jeremy Lee

Applicants will be contacted for interviews shortly after submission.