We are actively recruiting! The Mesquita Lab currently has two fully funded PhD positions and also welcomes applications from Postdoctoral candidates, Research Assistants, and visiting students or scholars from different backgrounds. If you are interested in exploring host–pathogen interactions, lipid membranes, and protein lipidation (S-acylation), or if you have specific project ideas you would like to discuss, get in touch with us directly! francisco.m@ntu.edu.sg

Below are the specific programs for the different opportunities. We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates!

PhD Students
Two fully funded PhD positions are available through the LKCMedicine PhD Programme. We also welcome graduate and Master’s students interested in pursuing a PhD with us through affiliated programs. Full scholarship support is provided regardless of nationality.

• Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)

• Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

We also support candidates for joint PhD Programmes:

• NTU Joint PhD Programmes

• NTU–Karolinska Institute Joint Doctoral Programme

Postdoctoral Researchers
We welcome applications from finishing PhD students and early-stage postdocs. The lab supports applications to international fellowships, including the prestigious NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship, EMBO, Human Frontiers, and others. Candidates interested in AI applications in cell biology are also encouraged to apply through the NTU AI for X Postdoctoral Fellowship.

• NTU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

• NTU AI for X Postdoctoral Fellowship

• EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships

• HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowships

Research Assistants
We are seeking motivated Research Assistants to support lab set-up and ongoing projects. The role combines experimental research with laboratory organization, and entry-level candidates with plans to pursue a PhD are encouraged to apply.

Undergraduate Students and Internships

We also welcome undergraduate and graduate students from NTU, local and international institutions for attachment programs and final-year projects. The lab places a strong emphasis on training and career development and we welcome the contribution of the next generation of scientists.

• NTU Global Connect Fellowship