Blue Carbon Research Assistant: Mesocosm & Fieldwork

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to participate in a project on carbon cycling in blue carbon ecosystems. You will lead mesocosm experiments, conduct laboratory analyses, and curate data, with fieldwork in seagrass and mangrove habitats.

The role requires planning, data collection, and outreach duties, reporting to the PI at TM Science Institute on St John Island, Singapore. 1-year contract with possible renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Suite and basic statistical analyses.
• Experience with seawater aquarium facilities and marine/intertidal field work preferred.
• Willing to do intertidal field work in muddy environments and around low tide timings.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experimental and laboratory work.
• Lead mesocosm experiments and data curation.
• Collect and analyze data from experiments.
• Perform fieldwork in seagrass and mangrove habitats.
• Some outreach duties are expected.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Statistical analyses

English communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Environmental Science

Tools

Seawater aquarium facilities

Job description

The Research Assistant will participate in a research project which examines key processes of carbon cycling in blue carbon ecosystems. Bulk of the research will focus on mesocosm experiments in ex situ aquaria.

The Research Assistant will lead and execute mesocosm experiments, laboratory analysis and data curation. Fieldwork in seagrass and mangrove habitats will be required. Specific tasks include:

• Planning and conducting experimental and laboratory work
• Collection and analysis of data
• Some outreach duties are expected

This position reports to the Principle Investigator at Tropical Marine Science Institute and is based at St John Island National Marine Laboratory on offshore St John Island, Singapore. This position is for 1 year; after first year, renewal is subjected to performance review.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field
• Proficient with basic Microsoft Suite and basic statistical analyses
• Prior experience for seawater aquarium facilities, and marine and intertidal field work is highly preferred
• Must be willing to do intertidal field work, which entails working in muddy environment and working around low tide timings
• Self-motivated, driven, and a keen interest in research
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English