Job Description

The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) invite applications for a Research Fellow for 2 years, with a possible further 1 year extension, to conduct research into the impacts of environmental change and restoration initiatives on invertebrates in South East Asia as part of the Tropical Ecology & Entomology Lab at ASE. The position is supported by a funded MOE Tier II grant 'Unraveling the impacts of environmental change and restoration initiatives on biodiversity and species interactions in Southeast Asian ecosystems'.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for (i) organizing and conducting field on invertebrate biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in forests and urban areas in Singapore and Malaysia, (ii) curating existing datasets and developing models to predict species responses to environmental change, and (iii) seeing this work through to publication in major research journals. They will work with a Project Officer, Research Assistant and PhD students on this grant.

Job Responsibilities

Design and implement fieldwork ,laboratory analysis, and predictive modeling on invertebrate ecology in relation to environmental change

Manage large datasets, conduct analyses and interpret results

Work effectively with project PIs and local collaborators

Mentor junior colleagues and students, as needed

Writing and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals

Conduct outreach and education activities

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

PhD degree in ecology or closely related field, preferably with a focus on invertebrate and ecosystem ecology

Fieldwork experience in forested and/or urban ecosystems, and preferably in the tropics and with invertebrates

Experience in managing biodiversity and environmental datasets and the use of statistical modelling and programming, including predictive modeling and conservation prioritization techniques

Prior experience in publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Key Competency Requirements:

Ability to work independently to develop research and execute fieldwork in tropical environments, in conditions that are sometimes challenging

Collaborative, with demonstrable experience of working as part of a team or coordinating teams to produce high-quality and impactful research

Interest in invertebrates, ecosystem functioning, restoration, tropical forests

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrable ability to meet project, manuscript, and publication deadlines

Adaptable and flexible with a constructive and collegiate approach ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds

The successful candidate will join the growing Tropical Ecology and Entomology Lab group at ASE working under Asst. Prof. Eleanor Slade, joining a vibrant, international scientific department. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to Asst. Prof. Eleanor Slade (eleanor.slade@ntu.edu.sg).

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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