Job Description

Job Title:  Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)
University-Level Unit:  Science
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Biological Sciences
Employee Category:  Research Staff
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:  16/06/2026

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Amy Choong Mei Fun on food waste and behavioural research under a project on Educational interventions to enhance waste awareness and minimization.

 

The main responsibilities of the position include:

  • Overseeing surveys conducted by students
  • Ensuring the accuracy of data collected 
  • Handling and keeping records of appreciation vouchers for participants
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Assisting the researchers and students 
  • Other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in fields relating to environmental sciences/life sciences/data sciences/social sciences.
    

Skills:

  • Data analysis skills (technical knowledge in R programming or similar software is required). 
  • Prior experience in conducting social behavioural research (including the theory of planned behaviour). 
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Good organizational skills. 
  • Being able to carry out independent field work.


Experience:

  • Basic understanding of theory of planned behaviour, social studies on food sustainability and waste.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33236

Req ID:  33236