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:  22/10/2026

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn under a project titled “Cumulative Impact Assessment in Singapore Reservoirs”.

 

The primary tasks of the position include:

  • Field data collection in freshwater habitats involving fish, macroinvertebrate, plankton and plant sampling 
  • Laboratory based work which includes sorting and processing of specimens and water samples
  • Data analyses and technical report/scientific paper writing

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in ecology and/or life science or equivalent


Requirements:  

  • Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is essential
  • Independent, but also able to work well with others in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Physically fit for extended periods of field work in tropical freshwater lentic environments
  • Laboratory and field experiences is highly desirable
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
  • Expertise in statistical and quantitative analysis within R and MATLAB environments
  • A valid Singapore Class 3 driving license is highly desirable
  • Power Pleasured Craft Driving License (PPDCL) is an added advantage

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 34641

Req ID:  34641