Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time
Join Our Team at the Asian School of the Environment(ASE), Nanyang Technological University,Singapore

Research Assistant- Invertebrate Ecology Lab

The Asian Schoolof the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang TechnologicalUniversity is an interdisciplinary school that aims to be a worldleader in environmental research focused on Asian environmentalchallenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental lifescience, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology,humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of theenvironment and sustainability.

The school isinviting applications for a Research Assistant (RA) position tosupport fieldwork, laboratory work, and administrative tasks at theTropical Ecology & Entomology (TEE) Lab at ASE. The RA willcollaborate closely with Associate Prof. Eleanor Slade and theForest Ecology group at ASE.

KeyResponsibilities:
  • Assistwith various fieldwork activities
  • Assistday-to-day operations of the lab and experimental relatedmatter
  • Curate samples and specimens in thelab
  • Use digital auto-montage systems to capturehigh-quality images of specimens
  • Aid in DNAextraction of samples
  • Mentor undergraduatestudents in field and lab work
  • Contribute tooutreach activities (e.g. lab website management, writing blogs,creating video diaries, and managing social mediatasks)
  • Assist with data analysis and contributeto the preparation of scientificpapers


JobRequirements:
  • A bachelor'sdegree in Biological Sciences
  • Strong backgroundand knowledge in entomology
  • Experience withmuseum curation techniques
  • Familiarity withdatabasing biological specimens and working with insectcollections
  • Proficient in databasing software(e.g. Access), and statistical packages (e.g.R)
  • Experience in specimenimaging
  • Willingness to learn new techniques andskills
  • Ability to work effectively in a teamand collaborate with others.
  • As the positionrequires stakeholder engagement in English, candidate must havestrong written and oral communication skills inEnglish
  • Ability to work independently and meetdeadlines


The successfulcandidate will join the Forest Ecology group at ASE working underAssociate Prof. Eleanor Slade, joining a vibrant, internationalscientific department. Candidates with prior experience inentomology with field and lab work experience arepreferred.

ASE seeks a diverse and inclusiveworkforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcomeapplications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardlessof age, race, gender, religion, marital status, familyresponsibilities, or disability. Interested applicants shouldsubmit a CV and a statement of interests. Evaluation of applicationstarts immediately until the position isfilled.

We regret to inform that onlyshortlisted candidates will be notified.

HiringInstitution: NTU

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