Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Biological-Sciences%29/32050-en_GB/?st=FDDCA63A54ED68A8290CCA4FDA001F1278398538 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for one Research Assistant position to study the impacts of climate change on tropical tree demography and forest dynamics, with a focus on the primary and secondary forests in Singapore. The appointment is for an initial period of one year with the possibility of contract renewal for an additional year. Successful candidates will be expected to assist with: field work, physiological trait measurements and/or climate change experiments on seeds and seedlings. Qualifications A Bachelor of Sciences in Environmental Science or Ecology. Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply. Skills: Candidate should have strong written and communication skills, experience with field work and quantitative analysis, demonstrated ability to work in a team. Experience with growing plants or working in a plant nursery environment would be highly favoured. Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit the following documents with the application: Cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the position Curriculum vitae, listing relevant courses taken, projects or internships Contact information for three referees, including one from a research supervisor (e.g., FYP, undergraduate research programme) For enquiries on the appointment, please contact Dr. Lim Jun Ying at jylim@nus.edu.sg.