Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, United Kingdom

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Mar 2024

Job Description

A bioinformatician/molecular microbiologist is sought to join a team working on metagenome-resolved biogeography and functional ecology of photosynthetic microbial communities under extreme environmental stress.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

  • Analysis of metagenomic sequence data with various packages using the R statistical environment.  
  • General molecular microbiology laboratory work including DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and sequence analysis.

    • The position is available for an initial period of 21 months, with renewal subject to performance and funding availability. 

    Qualifications / Discipline:

    • BSc (hons) required, and preferably a MSc

    Skills:

    • Competence in using R software for bioinformatic analysis of metagenomes is essential, e.g. MEGAN6. Some laboratory experience in molecular microbiology is also preferred but not essential.

    Experience:

    • At least one year of experience using computational bioinformatic tools in a research environment is required. 

    More Information
    Location: Kent Ridge Campus
    Organization: Science
    Department : Biological Sciences
    Employee Referral Eligible: No
    Job requisition ID : 23582


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