Job Description

This Scientific Officer will be a member of the
1) Laboratory team which provides support to the teaching (including CET) and research facilities in Department of Biological Sciences. The position works with other team members across a range of disciplines including cell, molecular and development biology, forensic science, ecology, evolution and biodiversity.
2) Department safety team which oversees around 80 PIs and more than 100 core facilities/laboratories spread across 4 buildings.
3) Outreach team which conducts laboratory sessions for local and international students during the vacation periods.
4) Space and Infrastructure (SIC) team which overseas renovation, maintenance and equipment matters

The following outlines the essential functions of the position and is not a detailed description of all duties inherent in the position:
• provide technical support in teaching, research and core laboratories.
• run trials of experiments for teaching activities/practicals.
• work with students and researchers and support them on research projects.
• assist in budget monitoring for practical modules and principal investigators research grants which includes budgeting and and carrying out procurements.
• conduct risk assessment for laboratories. Assist in the administration and maintenance of safety in the teaching, research and core laboratories.
• undertake scheduled maintenance tasks in both teaching, research and core laboratories including the testing of safety showers and eye washes, health and safety audits, wardens check lists, and maintenance tasks as directed by the laboratory lead.
• assist in teaching field equipment and ensuring asset / inventory records are in order.
• collect specimens and materials between work areas and campuses, as required
• assist in maintaining the core facilities for teaching and research use.
• support in renovation and maintenance matters.

Qualifications

Job Description

The Experimental Marine Ecology Laboratory (EMEL) within the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore is seeking to appoint THREE exceptional candidates to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a major new project “Maximizing the beneficial environmental effects of tropical hybrid shorelines (MaxBETH)”. This interdisciplinary research aims to determine how hybrid coastal protection systems can be implemented at large scales in Singapore by assessing the challenges and benefits of scaling up hybrid shoreline solutions and identifying the impacts of hybrid shorelines on biophysical processes.

1. Incorporating habitat complexity into artificial shorelines at multiple scales

Explore how future coastal defences can incorporate complex structures across scales from millimeters to 100s of meters.

2. Environmental effects and ecosystem functioning of hybrid shoreline solutions

Elucidate the biogeochemical and ecological indicators of ecosystem functioning. Compare hybrid to natural shorelines.

3. Assess the impacts of hybrid solutions on carbon and nutrient cycling

Quantify carbon and nutrient content in sediment cores, and measure carbon flux rate at coastal sites with and without hybrid solutions.

All positions include the following responsibilities:

1. Project management including coordinating with sister projects
2. Preparing research manuscripts, reports and presentations
3. Mentoring 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, strong statistical and analytical skills, excellent 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.

Skills:

1. Experimental design and analysis (including expertise in R) 
2. Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
3. Excellent time and resource management 

Experience:

1. Demonstrated ability to conduct experimental work in field, lab, and aquaria
2. Familiarity with nature-based solutions/ecological engineering/hybrid shorelines
3. Certified and experienced scuba divers would be preferred

TO APPLY

The Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), National University of Singapore (NUS), invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions up to the level of tenured Full Professor in research areas including but not limited to:

1. 1. Vector biology and host-pathogen interaction 

   2. Computational biology

   3. Cell, developmental biology and Biotechnology (e.g. applied fish biology, aquaculture, plant pathology, etc)

   4. Nature-based climate solutions (impact of Climate Change solutions)

   5. Biodiversity, conservation and evolutionary biology

We are looking for highly motivated researchers with a strong passion for research and teaching. Successful applicants are expected to push the boundaries through transdisciplinary research, and should have an outstanding publication record in the relevant areas. They are also expected to excel in teaching students from an interdisciplinary background.

The positions offer a unique opportunity to be part of a leading global university with colleagues leading in their respective fields. The university offers internationally competitive salary packages in Singapore’s low tax environment. The Department is committed to achieving excellence and diversity among its faculty, and female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply for these positions.

Young academics with outstanding research track record can also apply for appointments as NUS Presidential Young Professors (PYP), a tenure-track position with an attractive salary package as an assistant professor at NUS. The position offers SGD 250K white space funding, up to SGD 1 million in a start-up research grant, and scholarships for graduate students. For more information on PYP, please visit www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/nus-presidential-young-professorship/.

The application package should include:

1. 1. a cover letter describing career goals and research and teaching interests

   2. a full up-to-date curriculum vitae (including teaching experience and a list of three referees)

   3. a research statement summarizing the past achievements and future research plans

   4. a teaching statement stating teaching philosophy and teaching plans

The application materials should be sent to:

Chair, Search Committee (c/o Ms. Norizan binti Selamat)
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
14 Science Drive 4
Singapore 117543

Fax: (65) 6779 5671; Email: dbsnori@nus.edu.sg

For further information regarding the Department of Biological Sciences, please visit: https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg

 Closing date of application: (Search will continue until suitable candidates are found)