Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Project Investigator on the shelf-life extension of leafy greens under a project on Sustainable Urban Food Production.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

The Research Assistant will support various research activities of the project.

Specific responsibilities will include: * Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate routine study activities workflow
• Assist with the development of data collection
• Support in data analysis and report writing
• Provide regular updates to PI and other research staff
• Work independently as well as in a team to ensure smooth study execution
• Other duties to support research activities, as needed

Qualifications

• Qualifications / Discipline:

• At least a degree or diploma in Biological Sciences/ Agricultural Sciences/ horticulture, Environment Science, or any related field with at least 1 year of experience.
• Skills:

• Basic working knowledge of laboratory equipment and experiment design
• Knowledge of growing and maintaining plants, conducting biochemical assays for assessing plant growth and development
• Highly organized and proactive
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Good scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills
• Proficient in IT skills
• Willing to learn new skills
• Experience:

• Preferably good knowledge of growing plants in hydroponics /substrate, and plant physiological response to environmental stimuli would be an added advantage.

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: [[Kent Ridge Campus]]
Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]
Department : [[Department of Biological Sciences]]
Employee Referral Eligible: [[No]]
Job requisition ID : 19187

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