Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National University of Singapore seeks a candidate to support a project titled “Cumulative Impact Assessment in Singapore Reservoirs.” You will collect field data in freshwater habitats, perform lab work on specimens and samples, and contribute to data analyses and writing technical reports.

The role requires a BSc (Hons) in ecology or life sciences, strong organization, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Familiarity with R/MATLAB and software like MS Office is expected.

Qualifikationen

• BSc (Hons) in ecology and/or life science or equivalent.
• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Independent, but also able to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment.
• Physically fit for extended field work in tropical freshwater environments.
• Laboratory and field experiences are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
• Expertise in statistical and quantitative analysis within R and MATLAB.
• A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is desirable; PPDCL is an added advantage.

Aufgaben

• Field data collection in freshwater habitats involving fish, macroinvertebrates, plankton and plants.
• Laboratory work including sorting and processing of specimens and water samples.
• Data analyses and technical report/scientific paper writing.

Kenntnisse

Field data collection

Lab work

Data analysis (R)

Data analysis (MATLAB)

MS Office

Adobe applications

Driving license (Class 3)

PPDCL

Ausbildung

BSc (Hons) in ecology and/or life science or equivalent

Tools

R

MATLAB

Adobe

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn under a project titled \"Cumulative Impact Assessment in Singapore Reservoirs\".

The primary tasks of the position include:

• Field data collection in freshwater habitats involving fish, macroinvertebrate, plankton and plant sampling


• Laboratory based work which includes sorting and processing of specimens and water samples


• Data analyses and technical report/scientific paper writing

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in ecology and/or life science or equivalent

Requirements:

• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is essential


• Independent, but also able to work well with others in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment


• Physically fit for extended periods of field work in tropical freshwater lentic environments


• Laboratory and field experiences is highly desirable


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications


• Expertise in statistical and quantitative analysis within R and MATLAB environments


• A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is highly desirable


• Power Pleasured Craft Driving License (PPDCL) is an added advantage

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34641