Job Description

Offer 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 project will also focus on preserving the nutritive quality of fresh produce during storage.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
The Research Scholar 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, manage and conduct pre- and post-harvest evaluation trials in the indoor environment
• Collect and analyze data and other factors affecting plant growth
• Develop procedures and techniques in improving the efficiency of plant growth
• Work independently in managing trials and in a team to ensure the smooth execution of the project
• Provide regular updates to PI and other research staff and prepare progress reports
• Carry out procurement, including liaising with vendors, sourcing materials, equipment, and testing, and raising purchase requests.
• Other duties to support research activities, as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

• A Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences/ Agricultural Sciences/ horticulture, Environment Science, or any related field with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research related to any of the following areas eg. hydroponics, plant physiology, photobiology, biochemical analysis of plants for nutrient content.

Skills:

• Excellence in plant growth and development, and plant biochemistry
• Experience in conducting and managing research projects.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Good scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficient in IT 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 : 19075

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Additional Information

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STATUS: EXPIRED

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