Instrumentation Research Assistant – Field Data & Tech

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relaxed and supportive team

Generous leave provisions

Continuous professional development

Exposure to multi-year, multi-paramete

Job summary

National University of Singapore’s Tropical Marine Science Institute invites applications for a Research Assistant (Instrumentation). The role supports long-term marine environmental monitoring by ensuring sensors are maintained, calibrated and deployed at sea, and by validating and processing collected data.

The position suits hands-on technical work and analytical problem-solving. You will work with CTDs and oceanographic instrumentation, report findings, contribute to SOPs, and participate in

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, STEM or related field.
• Proficient in data processing and analysis using Python
• Comfortable working at sea and troubleshooting equipment under non-ideal conditions.
• Enjoy understanding how systems work and studying technical manuals and instrument documentation.
• Have mechanical/electrical aptitude and workshop skills for equipment maintenance and fault finding.
• Are resourceful, independent and able to troubleshoot problems and learn new equipment quickly.
• Are meticulous and detail-oriented
• Works well in a small, collaborative team environment.
• Are flexible with working hours when required for field activities.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition of oceanographic parameters such as salinity, temperature, turbidity through deployment of multi-sensor systems.
• Participate in regular field trips onboard research vessels (more frequently when required).
• Conduct pre-field preparations, logistics coordination, and post-field checks.
• Troubleshoot instruments in real-time under field conditions, including at sea.
• Set up, calibrate, maintain and conduct instruments verification.
• Liaise with R&D engineers and vendors for routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and calibration support.
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance, calibration records, servicing logs, and post processing procedures.
• Perform post-processing of collected datasets.
• Conduct QA/QC to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Statistical analysis, interpretation and report writing.
• Develop, refine, and manage Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments.
• Support procurement of consumables and equipment required for field and lab operations

Skills

Python

Fieldwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Oceanography / Marine Science / Engineering degree

Tools

CTDs

Ocean instrumentation

Data processing software

Job description

National University of Singapore’s Tropical Marine Science Institute invites applications for a Research Assistant (Instrumentation). The role supports long-term marine environmental monitoring by ensuring sensors are maintained, calibrated and deployed at sea, and by validating and processing collected data.

The position suits hands-on technical work and analytical problem-solving. You will work with CTDs and oceanographic instrumentation, report findings, contribute to SOPs, and participate in