Research Assistant (Environmental Microbiology)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) seeks a motivated Research Assistant to support quantitative microbial analysis using multi-omics. You will contribute to lab and computational workflows, including microbial cultivation, data generation and modelling of microbial systems, within a multidisciplinary research environment.

The role involves processing and interpreting complex datasets, applying bioinformatics tools, and collaborating across teams to advance projects in microbial ecology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics or Life Sciences.
• Experience in molecular microbiology and multi-omics research methods.
• Experience analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic or related datasets.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics workflows for amplicon sequencing or metagenomics.
• Experience with microbial culture systems; exposure to bioreactor operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of modelling approaches in metabolism, ecology, statistics, or related fields.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative microbial research using multi-omics approaches.
• Perform laboratory-based molecular microbiology experiments, including microbial cultivation.
• Analyse and interpret complex biological datasets using computational tools.
• Develop and apply metabolic, ecological, statistical, or related computational models.
• Support operation and maintenance of microbial culture systems and bioreactors.
• Prepare research reports, documents, manuscripts and presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers and external stakeholders across teams.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure safety and governance compliance.
• Contribute to grant applications, project reporting and dissemination of findings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Multi-omics

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics or related

Tools

QIIME2

R / Python

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and capable Research Assistant to support research activities involving quantitative microbial analysis using multi-omics approaches. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory and computational research workflows, including microbial cultivation, multi-omics data generation and analysis, and modelling of microbial systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary research environment and contribute to projects involving microbial ecology, systems biology, biotechnology, and related fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative microbial research using genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, fluxomic, and other multi-omics approaches.
• Perform laboratory-based molecular microbiology experiments, including microbial cultivation and sample preparation.
• Analyse and interpret complex biological datasets using computational and bioinformatics tools.
• Develop and apply metabolic, ecological, statistical, or related computational models to address research objectives.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of microbial culture systems, including bioreactors and defined culture platforms where applicable.
• Prepare research reports, technical documentation, manuscripts, presentations, and other project-related materials.
• Collaborate effectively with researchers, technical staff, and external stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety and research governance requirements.
• Contribute to grant applications, project reporting, and dissemination of research findings where required.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Advanced qualifications such as a PhD are advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in molecular microbiology and multi-omics research methodologies.
• Experience in the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, fluxomic, or related biological datasets using laboratory and/or computational approaches.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and workflows for amplicon sequencing, metagenomics, or related sequencing platforms.
• Experience with microbial culture systems; exposure to bioreactor operations or defined culture systems would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with metabolic, ecological, statistical, or related modelling approaches.
• Strong scientific writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines effectively.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience integrating multiple omics datasets for biological interpretation.
• Proficiency in scientific programming or data analysis tools commonly used in bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Experience contributing to scientific publications, technical reports, or research proposals.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU