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:  06/07/2026

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with A/P Darren Yeo Chong Jinn on eDNA under a project titled “Optimising environmental DNA approaches for detection and monitoring of forest streams and freshwater swamp diversity”.


The main responsibilities of the position include:

  • Field and lab work required for the project
  • Data analyses and report preparation
  • Dissemination of findings via publications and presentations

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Ecology and/or Life Science or equivalent


Skills:

  • Research skills including statistical and analytic skills is essential
  • Excellent writing abilities are desirable
  • Physically fit for fieldwork in tropical freshwater environment
  • Independence, but also able to work well with others in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment


Experience:

  • Prior experience in aquatic field research and molecular biology

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 33560

Req ID:  33560