Research Assistant, HABs

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is looking for a research assistant to join their Tropical Marine Science Institute project. The role includes operating imaging systems, data handling, neural network classification, and conducting field trips for water quality analysis. Candidates should have degrees in relevant fields and be proficient in MATLAB. Familiarity with Python is a plus. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree in Marine Science, Science or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Python and PyTorch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operation of linear flow imaging system in the lab.
• Data collection, processing and organization.
• Manual image annotation.
• Neural network-based classification and fine-tuning models.
• Regular field trips onboard a research vessel.
• Water profiling using multiparameter optical sensors.
• Water collection for quality analysis.
• Water filtration for molecular analysis.
• Chemical analysis.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Proficient in MATLAB

Familiarity with Python and PyTorch

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Degree in Marine Science, Science or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) is looking to hire a new research assistant under the project: Monitoring Harmful Algal Blooms and Bloom-Forming Species using Imaging and Molecular Techniques

Duties and responsibilities:

• Operation of linear flow imaging system in the lab

• Data collection, processing and organization
• Manual image annotation
• Neural network-based classification, including the generation of synthetic data (e.g., using Stable Diffusion XL) and fine-tuning models

• Regular field trips onboard a research vessel (may extend outside conventional office hours)

• Water profiling using multiparameter optical sensors
• Water collection for quality analysis

• Other lab-based work

• Water filtration for molecular analysis
• Chemical analysis

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

• Degree in Marine Science, Science or equivalent

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficient in MATLAB

• Familiarity with Python and PyTorch is an advantage