Coral Microbial Ecology Research Fellow

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Case Research Team in SCELSE invites a Research Fellow with strong marine microbiology skills to advance molecular community analysis, genome sequencing and metagenomics of marine microbes and corals.

The successful candidate will apply field techniques, laboratory DNA/RNA protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration to study coral resilience and microbial interactions in marine environments.

Qualifications

• PhD in marine microbiology or marine microbial ecology.
• Competent in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics.
• Ability to culture bacteria and corals to manipulate them in laboratory and field station settings.
• Ability to perform DNA manipulation (e.g., extraction, purification, QC) for molecular community analysis.
• Ability to perform PAM-fluorometry, flow cytometry, microscopy.
• Marine field experience.
• Confidence in swimming, working in intertidal zone and boat travel for field sampling.
• Ability to handle microbes competently and safely up to Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2)
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess a sense of initiative and proactiveness

Responsibilities

• Perform manipulative experiments with corals and bacteria to determine their thermal and disease tolerance.
• To sample, manipulate and experiment with corals using physiological and molecular analysis.
• Work with a group of marine scientists to identify beneficial microbes for coral resilience.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Bioinformatics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

PhD in marine microbiology or marine microbial ecology

Tools

DNA/RNA isolation protocols

PAM-fluorometry

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Job description

The Case Research Team in SCELSE is seeking a research fellow with established field techniques, ability to use molecular protocols for DNA and RNA isolation from marine bacteria and seagrasses for molecular community analysis, genome sequencing and metagenomics. The candidate should be a talented marine microbiologist with experience working with marine microbes and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manipulative experiments with corals and bacteria to determine their thermal and disease tolerance
• To sample, manipulate and experiment with corals using physiological and molecular analysis
• Work with a group of marine scientists to identify beneficial microbes for coral resilience.
  
  

Requirements

• PhD in marine microbiology or marine microbial ecology
• Competent in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics
• Ability to culture bacteria and corals to manipulate them in laboratory and field station settings.
• Ability to perform DNA manipulation (e.g., extraction, purification, QC) for molecular community analysis.
• Ability to perform PAM-fluorometry, flow cytometry, microscopy.
• Marine field experience
• Confidence in swimming, working in intertidal zone and boat travel for field sampling.
• Ability to handle microbes competently and safely up to Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL2)
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess a sense of initiative and proactiveness
  
  

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Hiring Institution: NTU