PhD Positions: Viral Immunopathogenesis Lab at NTU Singapore

April 11, 2026

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Fully Funded PhD Positions: Viral Immunopathogenesis Lab at NTU Singapore

Are you passionate about understanding how viruses reprogram host biology? The JChen Lab at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Nanyang Technological University Singapore) is officially recruiting PhD students!

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of neurology, musculoskeletal disease, and multi-omics.

đź”° Key Research Areas:

âś… Viral-induced neurodevelopmental disorders & brain calcification.
âś… Viral-induced bone loss & arthritis.
âś… Host-virus interactions and immune dysregulation.

▶️ What’s in it for you?

âś… Full funding at a top-tier global university (NTU/LKCMedicine).
âś… Advanced training in virology and immunology.
âś… A collaborative, high-impact research environment.

đź”° How to Apply:
Researchers or students with background in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, other engineering disciplines, materials, chemistry, or cellular and molecular biology are welcome to Dr. Chen Group. Interested candidates Please contact Prof Weiqiang Chen at weiqiang.chen@ntu.edu.sg with CV if interested.

https://dr.ntu.edu.sg/entities/person/Weiqiang-Chen

PhD Positions: Viral Immunopathogenesis Lab at NTU Singapore