Job Description

We are looking for two (2) motivated individuals with good foundation in marine biology to work at the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML) to conduct coral culture and research to support reef restoration efforts in Singapore.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out and coordinate coral culture operations at the SJINML. This includes aquarium facility maintenance, optimising culture operations, developing SOPs
• Preparation of cultured corals for transplantation, and assisting in relevant field deployments
• Conduct research including data collection, data analysis and scientific writing
• Prepare reports as required for progress reporting
• Train stakeholders and volunteers for capacity building and outreach
• Assist in various administrative and management tasks

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree or higher (preferably in Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Environmental Studies/ Environmental Sciences or related fields).
• Have background knowledge in coral biology.
• Experience with coral culture and aquarium systems will be highly advantageous.
• Must be able to SCUBA dive, with at minimum Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification. Experience with diving in Singapore waters and PADI Rescue certification (or equivalent) and above will be highly advantageous.
• Must be physically fit and able to work at the offshore marine station, in the field and on boats.
• Must be able to work with a dynamic team; able to multitask, be organised and manage tight timelines.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, that are essential for communication of findings in scientific and other media
• Proficient in Microsoft skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
• Preferably familiar with statistical data analyses and statistical software
• Preferably have Class 3 driving license

NUS-TMSI is committed to an employee-orientated, high-performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, and continuous improvement.

Closing date: 3 July 2025

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Tropical Marine Science Institute

Department : Marine Biology and Ecology Laboratory

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29170