Marine Zooplankton Research Associate

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant / Associate to advance studies on marine zooplankton diversity, ecology and biology in Singapore. You will contribute to fieldwork, specimen sorting, and ecological analysis within a collaborative lab setting.

Responsibilities include field sampling, molecular techniques, and supporting workshops with international guests; the role requires independent work and occasional irregular hours at Kent Ridge Campus.

Qualifications

• Ecological statistical analysis expertise required.
• Field sampling experience essential.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with molecular techniques desirable (DNA extraction, PCR).

Responsibilities

• Support research on diversity, ecology, and biology of marine zooplankton in Singapore.
• Field sampling, sorting microscopic specimens, taxonomic and ecological analysis; aquaria-based zooplankton research.

Skills

Ecological statistical analysis

Marine invertebrate husbandry

Field sampling experience

Ability to work independently

Molecular techniques (DNA extraction,

Education

Marine biology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant / Associate, TMSI

University-Level Unit: Tropical Marine Science Institute

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Marine Biology and Ecology Laboratory

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 14/07/2026

Job Description

The Research Assistant / Associatewill support research on the diversity, ecology, and biology of marine zooplankton in Singapore.

Responsibilities include field sampling, sorting microscopic specimens, taxonomic and ecological analysis, as well as aquaria-based zooplankton research.

The role requires independent work, that includes irregular and extended hours.

Support for scientific workshops and hosting of international academic guests is expected.

Qualifications

Essential skills include:

i) ecological statistical analysis,

ii) marine invertebrate husbandry, in particular jellyfish,

iii) field sampling experience, and

iv) ability to work independently.

Experience with molecular techniques, including DNA extraction and PCR, as well as good communicative skills are desirable. Candidates with marine biology or related backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Req ID: 33737