Research Assistant (biological Sciences)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description




The National University of Singapore is looking for a Research Assistant to work in an ongoing research project investigating plant-microbe-environment associations. The applicant will be working in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment. Ideally possess background and/or expressed interest in working with environmental and plant-associated microbes. Opportunities for guided independent research projects may arise.

The main responsibilities of the positions include:
General:

  • Duties would be assigned (either Plant Cultivation or Microbiology) according to their skillsets and interests.
  • General assistance with experimental planning, sample preparation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
  • Evaluation of experimental results, reporting findings and discussing project outcomes with staff involved.
  • Other duties to support research activities should they arise.
Example Plant cultivation role:
  • Independently conduct and maintain plant cultivation experiments.
  • Soil/plant/water sample processing for DNA extraction, metabolite analysis.
Example Microbiology role:
  • Isolating and maintaining microbe cultures.
  • Assist with preparing microbial cultures for plant experiments.
Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology or relevant field.
Skills:
  • Proficient with basic Microsoft Suite, R software. Experience with bioinformatics software will be advantageous.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
  • The ideal applicant should also possess strong organizational and communication skills to work well as part of a team.
Experience:
  • 1-2 years of experience with microbiology, molecular lab work, plant cultivation, or DIY work will be considered.
  • Fresh BSc (Hons) graduates are welcome to apply.
More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Job requisition ID: 21964

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1370272
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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