Research Associate, Biological Sciences

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn on freshwater ecology and biodiversity under a project on Large-scale biomanipulation feasibility trial/experiment for water quality and environmental management, based on food web dynamics and ecosystem stability in Singapore reservoirs.

The RAs will work under the direction of A/P Darren Yeo (PI) and Dr. Jeffrey Kwik (Co-PI); the main responsibilities of the position include: 

• Conducting field studies in freshwater habitats involving fish, macroinvertebrate and plankton sampling 
• Conducting laboratory based work involving sorting and processing of specimens and data collected during field work
• Establishing and maintaining datasets related to the project
• Data analyses and technical report/scientific paper writing
• Carrying out administrative and other duties as required under the project/laboratory

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• Master Degree 

Skills:

• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is essential
• Possess leadership qualities, highly-motivated, responsible, and passion for research work
• 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 various tropical freshwater environments
• Experience in electrofishing will be an advantage, but training will be provided if necessary
• A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is highly desirable
• Some weekend flexibility may be required depending on exigencies of duty
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe applications, R and MATLAB would be an advantage

Experience:  

• Experience in data analysis (using R, MATLAB) and ArcGis would be an advantage
• Prior experience in tropical freshwater ecology will be an advantage

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More Information

Location: [[Kent Ridge Campus]]
Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]
Department : [[Department of Biological Sciences]]
Employee Referral Eligible: [[No]]
Job requisition ID : 18200