Research Assistant/Research Associate/Research Fellow(Entomology/Forest Ecology)

1 week ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time
The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at NanyangTechnological University is an interdisciplinary school that aimsto be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asianenvironmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth andenvironmental life science, ecology, engineering and technology,human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address keyissues of the environment andsustainability.

For more details, please viewhttps://www.ntu.edu.sg/ase.

Weare hiring a research assistant/associate/fellow to perform (1) DNAbarcoding (2) photographing (3) stable isotope analysis ofinvertebrate specimens (4) stable isotope analysis of leaf litterand soil samples. Findings of the study will improve ourunderstanding of nutrient cycling processes in urban parks andforests, while also contributing to invertebrate biodiversityconservation. The RA would be based mainly in the lab but may berequired to conduct occasional field work aswell.

KeyResponsibilities:
  • PerformDNA barcoding on collected litter invertebrate specimens (mites,isopods, springtails, etc.)
  • Photograph andcurate litter invertebrate specimens
  • Performstable isotope analysis on litter invertebrate specimens, and leaflitter and soil samples
  • Assist in procuringproject logistics and other project administrativeduties
  • Train students and ensure the safeconduct of student researchprojects
JobRequirements:
  • Candidateshould hold minimally a Bachelor degree in biology, entomology,zoology, ecology, environmental science, orequivalent
  • Candidate should possess basicentomological skills, such as using a stereomicroscope, insectidentification, etc.
  • Candidate should possessbasic molecular taxonomy skills, such as DNA extraction, PCR,running gels, bioinformatics, etc.
  • Candidatemust be organized and meticulous to curate large amounts ofspecimens and data
  • Candidate must be anindependent worker
  • Prior experience with stableisotope analyses and stack photography is advantageous, but not arequirement forapplication
We regret toinform that only shortlisted candidates will benotified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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