About This Role
This role is for a Scientist or Senior Scientist in the Biological Research team, focusing on developing food toxicological capabilities and building strategic partnerships. The mission is to provide scientific evidence through laboratory testing, research, data science, and risk assessment to address emerging food safety and security concerns. The position is within the National Centre for Food Science (NCFS), which supports the SFA's regulatory functions in ensuring a safe food supply for Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development of food toxicology research, particularly in new approach methodologies (NAMs) and next generation risk assessment (NGRA)
- Generate research hypotheses, conduct experiments, and/or employ technology-based solutions to support SFA’s food safety operations, risk assessment, and policies
- Participate in collaborative R&D projects in toxicology and risk assessment with local research institutes, institutes of higher learning (IHLs), and overseas organisations
- Prepare scientific publications and deliver presentations on food toxicology research and policy to a broad audience which may include scientists, regulators, policy makers, and the public
- Engage the local ecosystem (e.g., research institutes, IHLs, and industry) to advance food toxicology and promote talent development
- Contribute to the organisation of food safety-related conferences and workshops, and training of attachment students
- Perform laboratory support activities such as procurement and inventory management
Requirements
- PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, biological sciences, chemistry, or other relevant disciplines
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in toxicology research
- Experience with in silico predictive toxicity approaches is highly desirable, with particular emphasis on physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling and quantitative in vitro to in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE)
- Proven track record of first or senior author peer-reviewed scientific publications in toxicology and/or NAMs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience working with subject matter experts from international organisations
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
- Resilient and ability to multi-task
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with other computational tools such as quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analysis and read-across methodologies
- Knowledge in risk assessment and regulatory science
- Experience in leading a team or project, or with a track record in securing competitive grant funding
