Project Officer (Microbiology/ Environmental Engineering and Sciences)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Project Officer to focus on environmental microbiology. The role involves conducting rigorous study designs, performing wet-lab experiments, and analyzing data critically. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field, possess experience in molecular biology, and excel in communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to relevant research in environmental sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field is essential.
• Experience in molecular biology is required.
• Good communication skills in English are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous study designs.
• Perform wet-lab experiments.
• Analyze data critically.
• Communicate results effectively.
• Supervise research students.

Skills

Molecular biology

Interdisciplinary research

Data analysis

Communication skills

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, environmental engineering, or related field

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The School plays an integral role in spearheading tertiary education, advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies fields, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond. The School’s mission in research is to achieve excellence by providing a conducive and intellectually stimulating environment to enable high quality work in strategic directions that are of significant impact to industry, science and technology.

For more details, please view School of Civil and Environmental Engineering | NTU Singapore.

Yin’s lab led by Asst/Prof YIN Xiaole focuses on understanding the environment-microbe-human complex interactions. Yin’s lab is looking for a highly motivated Project Officer (RO) with an interest in environmental microbiology. The RO will work on a project aiming to understand the change of microbial community and the corresponding changes of antimicrobial resistance and use the insights to develop approaches for intervention.

Key Responsibilities

The roles of this position include:

• Rigorous study design.
• Wet-lab experiments.
• Perform in-depth, critical data analyses.
• Effectively communicate through presentations and high-quality journal publications.
• Assist in supervising research students in the group.

Job Requirements

The Project Officer is expected to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, environmental engineering and sciences or a related field.
• Experience in molecular biology.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with group members and collaborators.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English- essential for data analysis and communication with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and with minimum supervision.

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