The Insect Diversity Lab at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, is in search of a full-time Research Assistant. We study global insect diversity with current focus on bees and related wasps of Southeast Asia. A key goal is to develop taxonomic infrastructure and to use this to advance research on insect urban ecology, behaviour, and conservation.
Tasks required include, but are not limited to:
- Field sampling of bees/wasps using a sweep net
- Lab-based work such as:
- processing of collected specimens (pinning, labelling, curating, dissection for DNA)
- specimen databasing
- specimen imaging using an imaging system
- GIS and other mapping
Abilities:
- Additional abilities/experience in statistics and/or genomics is desirable, but absence of either is not a preclusion for consideration of hire.
Written and verbal competency in the English language is a necessity. - Prior experience in the field of entomology will help greatly but can be picked up on the job.
- The candidate should be conscientious and adaptive, and enthusiastic about working with insects both alive and dead.
- The job requires attention to detail and ability to maintain focus when working independently.
Application details
- This position is for 1 year, with potential for renewal.
- Degree in Life Sciences or related field.
- Remuneration: SGD $3,000/month (dependant on qualifications and includes CPF contribution for Singaporeans/PR).
- Interested applicants should submit their CV, and a short write-up about how this job may contribute to the applicant’s long term goals.
- Please submit these to dbsajs@nus.edu.sg and dbscsx@nus.edu.sg.
- Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview.
Assistant Professor John Stoskopf Ascher
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
14, Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543
Email: dbsajs@nus.edu.sg
