Senior Principal Scientist Iii, A*Srl

A*STAR Skin Research Labs investigates all aspects of skin health and disease. We are looking to appoint a Research Director (RSE6) to support our Skin Disease research theme and to drive forward A*STAR’s translational agenda in the Dermatology Therapeutics space. The successful candidate will support and maintain the Institute’s national and international reputation for research excellence, including international recognition in inflammatory skin disease through originality in research, scholarship and contribution to the advancement of knowledge. The successful applicant will participate in the overall contribution of the Institute, where appropriate, as requested by the Institute’s Executive Director. Key Duties and Responsibilities Translate fundamental insights of inflammatory skin disease pathomechanisms to develop novel therapeutic interventions; Identify nascent skin disease areas focussed on clinical need; Determine appropriate research methodologies for discovery research and translation; Apply appropriate research methodologies and analyses to formulate new concepts and ideas; Monitor progress on large research projects, communicating research progress to relevant bodies; Lead team of researchers – recruiting, selecting and managing the work of staff – and overall, directing the research programme; Protect intellectual property through the submission of technical disclosures and patents; Communicate research results via publication of data in internationally recognized journals and by invitations to speak at international meetings; Attract research funding via the submission of research grant applications; Mentor junior colleagues when submitting competitive research grants or journal submissions and guide the work and research of postgraduate students hosted within the laboratory; Actively participates in relevant committees and the life of the Institute; Undertakes other duties as appropriate, under direction of the Executive Director. Person Profile…