Job Description

[What the role is]

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature.
[What you will be working on]

• Review and implement technology to streamline operational processes related to animal health and welfare, shelter management, including broadcasts, inventory management and procurement, and biosecurity.
• Participating in automation solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency in animal care and research operations.
• Conduct and support research in areas such as animal welfare, shelter management, animal training.
• Assist in data management, processing, and analysis to support research projects.
• Collaborate with the scientific team to prepare and present findings through slide presentations.
• Contribute to the writing of progress reports and manuscripts for publication.

[What are we looking for]

• Degree in Behavioural Biology, Environmental Sciences, Life Science, or related fields, with 1-2 years hands-on experience in animal-based research preferred.
• Highly motivated and independent individual with passion for both field and laboratory work.
• Team player with initiative, drive and good interpersonal/communication skills and able to work independently.
• Good statistical knowledge (e.g. sound knowledge of generalized linear mixed-effect models) with familiarity in R and/or Python programming.
• Good communication skills in both oral and written forms.
• Competent in Microsoft office applications.

Office Location:
Animal Management Centre
57 Sungei Tengah Road Singapore 699013

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 9-month employment contract.