Research Fellow (Biological Sciences)

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions for a four-year study of the impacts of climate change on tropical tree demography and forest dynamics, with a focus on the primary and secondary forests in Singapore. The appointment is for an initial period of one year with the possibility of contract renewal (1 – 3 years  ). Successful candidates will be expected to:
•    Develop, implement and lead impactful research including but not limited to the following topics:
o    Linking plant functional traits to seedling and adult tree demographic responses to simulated drought 
o    Using ecosystem demographic models to explore the impact of future climate change on forest structure, composition and biomass dynamics 
o    Modelling forest microclimate in relation to forest structure and future climate
•    Prepare high-quality research manuscripts suitable for publication in high-tier academic journals and reports
•    Mentor graduate students, undergraduate students and research staff 
•    Plan and lead field and lab work

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:
A Ph.D. from a reputable university (or have the PhD conferred by the time the appointment commences) in environmental science, forest ecology or plant physiology.

Skills:
Candidate should have strong written and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, expertise in (ecosystem) demographic modelling, hydraulic functional traits and/or the design of common garden experiments, an established record of research and publication in (tropical) tree physiology and/or forest demography. Candidates with either experimental or modelling background are encouraged to apply.

Application procedure:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents with the application: 
•    Cover letter 
•    Curriculum vitae, with complete list of publications
•    At least one sample of relevant published work
•    A research statement (maximum 2 pages) of no more than 800 words, explaining the candidate’s research experience, most impactful publications and aptitude in relation to job description
•    Contact information for four referees, including one from PhD supervisor(s)

For enquiries on the appointment, please contact Dr. Lim Jun Ying at jylim@nus.edu.sg
 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 23457