Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

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NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Biological-Sciences%29/34641-en_GB/

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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