Job: Student Research Assistant (Digitization)

Job Title: Student Research Assistant (Digitization)

Project Title: Linking the Digital Humanities to Biodiversity History in Singapore and Southeast Asia

Project Description: This project looks at the proliferation and establishment of invasive species in Singapore and wider Southeast Asia, tracking their distribution overtime. The end product of this project is an interactive map that shows changes in biodiversity of invasive species overtime to draw connections with historical and current environmental changes and events.

Job Description:
• Key activities include:
o Digitization of library materials for data mining and cataloguing purposes
o Be onsite to carry out cataloguing of books
o Learn the cataloguing module in Sierra, the library system
o Learn basic cataloguing tools like MARC tags, RDA, etc.
o Check for duplicate titles against the library system
o If no duplicates are found, check for matching records and overlay where necessary
o Update the bibliographic record
o Add/update the item records

• Qualifications
o Proactive and good communicator
o Able to work independently as well as collaborate with others
o Detail-oriented
o Experience with digitization, data mining, data entry, and OCR is a plus
o Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages a plus

• Expected workload: 20 hours/month

Duration
May 2022 – May 2023

Renumeration
$20/hour

To apply
Informal enquiries may be made to Ms. Tricia Cho (triciacho@nus.edu.sg). Please include a cover letter and full CV your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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Job: Flora specialist (Contract)

Camphora is a collective that provides integrated flora, fauna and arboriculture baseline data to inform design intent and formulate solutions for ecological conservation.

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for botany and enjoys working in the outdoors.

Responsibilities

You will mainly be assisting the Lead Botanist in (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of flora surveys
• Integrate flora surveys with fauna and arboriculture surveys in baseline studies
• Report writing
• Attend and prepare for meetings  

Requirements

1. Degree in Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Horticulture or related fields
2. Passionate about plants, botany and horticulture
3. Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills
4. Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
5. Training will be provided but familiarity with local flora will be an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.

Appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will commensurate with qualification and experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

Job (Closed): Full-Time Teaching Assistant for undergraduate zoology modules (6 months)

SGUnited Teaching Apprentice Job Description
Job Title: Full-time Teaching Assistant

Job description: The FTTA will be working with a team with professors and laboratory officers to achieve holistic goals for undergraduate education in NUS. The FTTA must possess familiarity with administration and data management, be digitally competent, be consultative and exhibit leadership with peers, understand undergraduate student issues, be communicative and a team player and be passionate about teaching. The applicant will be a teaching staff in the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore for six months.

The modules that the staff will be teaching and/or handling the administrative duties of the following zoology modules –

• LSM2251 Ecology and the Environment
• LSM2252 Biodiversity
• LSM3254 Ecology of Aquatic Environments
• GES1021 Natural Heritage of Singapore

The responsibilities of the FTTA include:

1. Teaching undergraduates in Biodiversity and Ecology modules
2. Manage communication and administrative needs of modules
3. Recruit, train and supervise part-time teaching assistants
4. Oversee scheduling of field trips and laboratory practical sessions
5. Undertake and manage all students’ assessments
6. Initiate improvements to management and pedagogy with advice and support from module coordinators

Basic qualifications:

1. A Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Graduating in 2020 or have graduated in 2019
3. A Bachelor (Honors) Degree in Zoology, Life Sciences or Environmental Studies or in a relevant field; field related experience is desirable
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and Google Docs.

For more details, please see the SGUnited job description here:

SGUnited JD_Tg Apprentice for FTTA – WTDownload

To apply for this position, go to the NUS Department of Biological Sciences website > Jobs in DBS to apply. Deadline is 17 June 2020, Wed.

[Job] Job Opening for Insect Diversity Lab RA

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.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Process collected specimens (pinning, labelling, curating, and dissection for DNA).
• Organise and conduct DNA barcoding work for bees of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Specimen preparation, database entries, DNA extractions, PCR and data analyses.
• Data entry and management of specimen and bibliographic databases.
• Coordinate with collaborators within the NUS Department of Biological Sciences and overseas.

Additional Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical and report/scientific paper editing.
• Specimen imaging using an imaging system.
• Procuring equipment and consumables.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and/or replacement of existing equipment.
• Managing laboratory’s grants and budget.
• Acting as a liaison with various external agencies, e.g. NParks to obtain permits.
• Field sampling of bees/wasps using a sweep net.

Abilities:

• Prior experience with molecular taxonomy, especially DNA barcoding and molecular diagnostics.
• Prior experience in the field of entomology will help but can be picked up on the job.
• Written and verbal competency in the English language is a necessity.
• Familiarity with NGS barcoding techniques is desirable.
• Prior technical expertise or familiarity with software used in data management, analysis, and visualization is preferred.
• Additional abilities/experience in statistics is desirable.
• The candidate should be conscientious and adaptive, and enthusiastic about working with insects both alive and dead.
• The job requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus when working independently.

Application details

• This position is for 1 year, with potential for renewal.
• Applicants should be ready to start work in January 2020.
• Degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Remuneration: SGD $3,000/month (dependent on qualifications and includes CPF contribution for Singaporeans/PR).
• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short write-up about how this job may contribute to the applicant’s long term goals, and a sample of their academic writing.
• Please submit these to Dr John Ascher (dbsajs@nus.edu.sg), Mr Tan Ming Kai (dbstmk@nus.edu.sg), and Miss Ong Xin Rui (dbsoxr@nus.edu.sg) by 23 September 2019.
• Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview by end-September 2019.

Assistant Professor John Stoskopf Ascher
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
16 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117558

[Job] Flora specialist (Contract) at Camphora Pte Ltd

Camphora Pte Ltd is a collective that provides integrated flora, fauna and arboriculture baseline data to inform design intent and formulate solutions for ecological conservation

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for botany and enjoys working in the outdoors.

You will mainly be assisting the Lead Botanist in (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of flora surveys
• Integrate flora surveys with fauna and arboriculture surveys in baseline studies
• Report writing
• Attend and prepare for meetings

Requirements

1. Degree in Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Horticulture or related fields
2. Passionate about plants, botany and horticulture
3. Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills
4. Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
5. Training will be provided but familiarity with local flora will be an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.

Appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will commensurate with qualification and experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

 

 

[Job – Closed] Intern positions for Camphora Pte Ltd

Camphora Pte Ltd, a flora and fauna consultancy firm is looking for two interns to join them for a 1 – 2 months period.

Job scope

• Assist with flora and fauna field surveys
  • Data recording
  • Camera trapping
  • Day surveys and night surveys for flora and a range of fauna groups
• Desktop work
  • Data entry
• Flexible working hours

Requirements

Applicant should be:

1. Responsible, self-motivated and able to work independently
2. Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
3. Able to work on weekends or at night for the field component on occasions
4. Training will be provided but experience with fieldwork will be an advantage
5. Intern applicants have to be able to commit to a 1 – 2 months period: preferred period of 10th June – 8th August 2019

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

[Update: 06 Jun 2019] – Intern Positions are now closed, thanks!

[Postdoc] Full-time Postdoc Opportunity in the Insect Diversity Lab, NUS

The Insect Diversity Lab at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, is in search of a full-time Postdoc. 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.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Organise and conduct DNA barcoding work for bees of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Specimen preparation, database entries, DNA extractions, PCR and data analyses.
• Coordinate with collaborators within the NUS Department of Biological Sciences and overseas.

Additional Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry and management of specimen and bibliographic databases.
• Technical and report/scientific paper editing.
• Processing of collected specimens (pinning, labelling, curating, and dissection for DNA).
• Specimen imaging using an imaging system.
• Acting as a liaison with various external agencies, e.g. NParks to obtain permits.
• Field sampling of bees/wasps using a sweep net.

Abilities:

• Prior experience with molecular taxonomy, especially DNA barcoding and molecular diagnostics.
• Prior experience in the field of entomology will help but can be picked up on the job.
• Written and verbal competency in the English language is a necessity.
• Familiarity with NGS barcoding techniques is desirable.
• Prior technical expertise or familiarity with software used in data management, analysis, and visualization is preferred.
• Additional abilities/experience in statistics is desirable.
• The candidate should be conscientious and adaptive, and enthusiastic about working with insects both alive and dead.
• The job requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus when working independently.

Application details

• This position is for 1 year.
• Applicants should be ready to start work in April 2019.
• Ph.D degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Remuneration: SGD $4,500/month (dependent on qualifications and includes CPF contribution for Singaporeans/PR).
• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short write-up about how this job may contribute to the applicant’s long term goals, and a sample of their academic writing.
• Please submit these to Dr John Ascher (dbsajs@nus.edu.sg) and Miss Ong Xin Rui (dbsoxr@nus.edu.sg) by 10 February 2019.
• Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview by late February 2019.

Assistant Professor John Stoskopf Ascher
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore

[Job] Avian Fieldwork Research Assistants needed from 05 Feb to 05 Mar 2019 [submit by 21 Jan 2019]

Researchers from The University of Hong Kong are seeking 2 Research Assistants for 4 weeks of fieldwork, from February 5-March 5 2019 in Singapore (including weekends), for the project:

“Population assessment and assessment of ecological niche of the critically endangered Cacatua sulphurea in Singapore”

RA duties will include assistance with:

• Nest focal watches
• Observing behaviours of birds around nest hole sites
• Field identification of local plant / bird species
• Habitat transects

Basic training for these activities will be provided. Hours will be 7am-12noon and 3pm-6pm daily, weekends included. With the support of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, we are able to provide a per diem rate of SGD 75.

Applicants must be living in Singapore and have the following skills:

• Good communication skills
• Proactive attitude
• Strong knowledge of plant and bird species local to Singapore
• Good fitness condition

Interested parties please send an email with basic information and experience to alexast@hku.hk by January 21, 2019.

Astrid Andersson, HKU
Dr Caroline Dingle, HKU
Dr Jess Lee, WRS

 

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[PhD] PhD Opportunity with research focus on bee diversities in Singapore and the region [by 31 Jan 2019]

The Insect Diversity Lab at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, is in search of an enthusiastic PhD student with a strong academic background and interest in accomplishing a research project focused on bee diversities in Singapore and the region.

This student should have interests in entomology, taxonomy, and conservation biology, and will design and implement question-based research based on assembled integrative taxonomic resources, which includes DNA barcodes and image databases. This student will generate and analyse DNA barcodes, and apply existing analytical tools to assess faunal overlap, rate of discovery of new species, turnover of faunas across ecological gradients, and other phenomena of importance to conservation and management.

We are looking for a student that is capable of developing and testing original hypotheses to increase the scope and applicability of these taxonomic resources, especially in the areas of conservation and management. Prior experience with molecular taxonomy, especially in DNA barcoding and molecular diagnostics, is essential. Familiarity with NGS barcoding techniques, statistical analyses with R programming, and excellent writing skills would be ideal.

Application

Interested students should submit

• their CV specifying their research experience,
• a short write-up about how this positon may contribute to their long term goals,
• a sample of their academic writing and
• two referees.

Please submit these documents to Dr John Ascher (dbsajs@nus.edu.sg) and Miss Ong Xin Rui (dbsoxr@nus.edu.sg) by 31 Jan 2019. Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview by mid-February 2019.

Assistant Professor John Stoskopf Ascher
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore

[Job]: Full-Time Research Assistant position in Insect Diversity Lab

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.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Organise and conduct DNA barcoding work for bees of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Specimen preparation, database entries, DNA extractions, PCR and data analyses.
• Coordinate with collaborators within the NUS Department of Biological Sciences and overseas.

Additional Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry and management of specimen and bibliographic databases.
• Technical and report/scientific paper editing.
• Processing of collected specimens (pinning, labeling, curating, and dissection for DNA).
• Specimen imaging using an imaging system.
• Acting as a liaison with various external agencies, e.g. NParks to obtain permits.
• Field sampling of bees/wasps using a sweep net.

Abilities:

• Prior experience with molecular taxonomy, especially DNA barcoding and molecular diagnostics.
• Prior experience in the field of entomology will help but can be picked up on the job.
• Written and verbal competency in the English language is a necessity.
• Familiarity with NGS barcoding techniques is desirable.
• Prior technical expertise or familiarity with software used in data management, analysis, and visualization is preferred.
• Additional abilities/experience in statistics is desirable.
• The candidate should be conscientious and adaptive, and enthusiastic about working with insects both alive and dead.
• The job requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus when working independently.

Application details

• This position is for 1 year, with potential for renewal.
• Applicants should be ready to start work in January 2019.
• Degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Remuneration: SGD $3,000/month (dependent on qualifications and includes CPF contribution for Singaporeans/PR).
• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a short write-up about how this job may contribute to the applicant’s long term goals, and a sample of their academic writing.
• Please submit these to Dr John Ascher (dbsajs@nus.edu.sg) and Miss Ong Xin Rui (dbsoxr@nus.edu.sg) by 16 November 2018.
• Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview by end-November 2018.

Assistant Professor John Stoskopf Ascher Department of Biological Sciences National University of Singapore 14, Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543 Email: dbsajs@nus.edu.sg