Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department)[NIE]

Research Assistant (Natural Sciences and Science Education Department)[NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 13-month contract at the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department.

Project Title: Ecotoxicology biomonitoring of oil impacts using marine molluscs [NParks 14/24 BG]

Project Introduction: This Research Project is part of a Collaboration Agreement between NParks and NTU to study Post oilspill ecological monitoring which is crucial to understanding the ecological impacts and facilitating effective recovery strategies. The project will evaluate the state and recovery of key biodiversity areas and species of interest at existing and newly established long-term monitoring sites across Singapore using existing survey methods of ecotoxicology with the addition of oil spill specific metrics. The evaluation of impact at affected sites will be made against similar unaffected control sites. The surveys will encompass monitoring by researchers and citizen scientists.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor degree in Chemistry/Biology-related fields
• Be familiar with experimental techniques pertaining to physiology, cellular, biochemical and molecular techniques on marine invertebrates
• Ability to work independently, and in outdoor field conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, with an interest in working with citizen scientists

Responsibilities:

• Assist in field collection and sampling of marine invertebrates
• Conduct lab-based ecotoxicology assays on marine test organisms and toxicity testing using oil and oil products
• Assist in teaching ecotoxicology techniques to interested volunteers and coordination of biomonitoring activities by various citizen science groups
• Perform data analysis
• Prepare progress and final reports
• Other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Application: Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date: Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.

Hiring Institution: NIE

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Human Resources Services