Research Fellow (Biological Sciences)

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Research Field

Environmental science
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Singapore

Application Deadline

7 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Description

The Experimental Marine Ecology Laboratory (EMEL) within the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a major new project “Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-based Solutions—Eco (SPINS-Eco)”. This interdisciplinary research aims to determine the optimal conditions for mangrove, seagrass, coral, and macroalgal establishment and growth within hybrid coastal protection systems in Singapore. 

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Designing protocols to quantify biophysical conditions of both modified and natural tropical coastal habitats 
• Carry out intertidal and subtidal biodiversity surveys 
• Conduct growth and stress experiments 
• Coordinate with sister projects: “SPINS-Hydro” and “SPINS-Meta”
• Prepare research manuscripts, reports and presentations
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students 

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed a PhD in marine biology or ecology. They should have a history of publications consummate with their career stage. Research skills including leadership, excellent statistical and analytical skills, outstanding writing abilities, and the capacity to work within a diverse group of ecologists and marine scientists, are desirable. Candidates with experience in hybrid shorelines, ecological engineering, and related nature-based solutions will be given priority.

Qualifications:

• Hold, or is soon to obtain, a PhD in marine biology or ecology  

Skills:

• Experimental design and analysis (including expertise in R) 
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time and resource management 
• Experience:
• Demonstrated ability to conduct experimental work in field, lab, and aquaria
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions/ecological engineering
• Certified and experienced scuba divers would be preferred

More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Biological Sciences
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 23642

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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/364996/research-fellow-bio…

STATUS: EXPIRED