Research Fellow (Biological Sciences)

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor CHEW Fook Tim under a project on Genetic Improvement of Indoor Farming Crops.

The main responsibilities of the position include:
• Germplasm evaluation and assessment
• Key Phenotypic Definition and Evaluation
• Characterization of Genetic Control
• Cultivar Development
• Integration of Genomic Data into Cultivation Processes
• Multi-Location Trial Evaluations
• Further Value Chain Assessment and Development

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
• Hold or is going to obtain a PhD and have relevant experience in related areas.

Skills:
• Able to code in R, perform statistical analysis relating to Genome-wide Associations Studies, eQTL analysis, Differential Gene Expression, Global Methylation Analysis, Mendelian Randomization, and Genomic Selection.
• Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions.
• Able to work well with interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good time and resource management skills.

Experience:
• Candidate with experience in the relevant field would be given priority.
• Experienced in crop cultivation and breeding.
• Experienced in mentoring and training junior researchers.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Job requisition ID : 22775