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