Lead Arthropod Ecology Researcher & Biosurveillance

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a researcher to join the Arthropod Ecology Section within the Vector Surveillance and Ecology Department. The role focuses on mosquitoes and other arthropods to understand diversity, distribution, and pathogens using classical taxonomy and molecular methods.

This position offers opportunities to lead research, develop capabilities, and collaborate with researchers and public-health professionals in Singapore and internationally.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Medical Entomology, Entomology, Ecology, Zoology, Vector Biology, Biological Sciences, or another relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated research track record with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience in arthropod ecology, field surveillance, molecular biology, pathogen detection, NGS and bioinformatics, or geospatial analysis.
• Taxonomy experience is valued (morphology, DNA barcoding, references).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate evidence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines and with partners.
• Good scientific writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Compliance with biosafety, ethics, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Willingness to work weekends or after hours for field activities.
• Valid Class 3 driver's licence may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and biosurveillance: design and conduct field and laboratory studies on arthropods, from question to publication.
• Advance arthropod ecology and taxonomy using morphological and molecular methods.
• Build laboratory colonisation capability for mosquitoes and other arthropods.
• Investigate pathogens using molecular approaches, including NGS, and bioinformatics analyses.
• Apply ecological, taxonomic, molecular and pathogen evidence to inform surveillance and risk assessment.
• Provide scientific leadership, mentor junior researchers, foster collaborations, and publish findings.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative research

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

NGS

Bioinformatics

Job description

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a researcher to join the Arthropod Ecology Section within the Vector Surveillance and Ecology Department. The role focuses on mosquitoes and other arthropods to understand diversity, distribution, and pathogens using classical taxonomy and molecular methods.

This position offers opportunities to lead research, develop capabilities, and collaborate with researchers and public-health professionals in Singapore and internationally.