Research Fellow (Biological Sciences)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a position to work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn on eDNA under the project titled “Optimising environmental DNA approaches for detection and monitoring of forest streams and freshwater swamp diversity.” The main duties include field and lab work, data analyses and report preparation, dissemination via publications and presentations, and project management and procurement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Ecology and/or Life Science or equivalent.
• Experience in aquatic field research and molecular biology.
• Excellent writing abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Field and lab work required for the project.
• Data analyses and report preparation.
• Dissemination of findings via publications and presentations.
• Project management and procurement.

Skills

Fieldwork

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Independence & teamwork

Education

PhD in Ecology and/or Life Science

Tools

Molecular biology

eDNA techniques

R & Python

Job description

The successful candidate will work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn on eDNA under a project titled “Optimising environmental DNA approaches for detection and monitoring of forest streams and freshwater swamp diversity”.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Field and lab work required for the project
• Data analyses and report preparation
• Dissemination of findings via publications and presentations
• Project management and procurement

Qualifications

PhDin Ecology and/or Life Science or equivalent.

Skills:

• Research skills including statistical and analytic skills is essential
• Excellent writing abilities are desirable
• Physically fit for fieldwork in tropical freshwater environment
• Independence, but also able to work well with others in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Leadership qualities and independence, while able to lead and/or work well with others in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment

Experience:

• Prior experience in aquatic field research and molecular biology