Job: Research Assistant Position in freshwater ecology

Update – Position filled!

Research Assistant Position
We are looking for a Full-time Research Assistant to work in the Freshwater and Invasion Biology Laboratory. Candidate with a BSc (Honors) or equivalent and prior experience in freshwater ecology and biology is preferred. The initial contract will be for 1 year, with the possibility of an extension upon available funding and satisfactory performance to 6 months.

Under the direction of the project manager, primary roles will include:

• Field research in freshwater habitats involving fish, macroinvertebrate and plankton sampling
• Lab based work sorting and processing specimens and data collected during field work
• Data analysis and report writing

Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail is an essential component of this position. This person must be able to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Some weekend flexibility may be required. Computer experience is desirable. This is a grant-funded position.

Interested individuals are invited to send your applications that include a CV, three recommendation letters and a cover letter to:
Assistant Professor Darren Yeo
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore,
14, Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543
Email: dbsyeod@nus.edu.sg

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

For more information about our research, please visit http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/lab/FW_lab/Main.htm

Dr Jeffrey Kwik
Research Fellow / Fish Biologist
Freshwater and Invasion Biology Laboratory
Department of Biological Sciences,
National University of Singapore