Part-Time Research Assistant (Metagenomics & Microbial Ecology)

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

Join the laboratory of Sustainable Resources at the School of Biological Sciences. We are seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant (14 hours per week) to contribute to a project focused on Metagenomic study of Microbial Communities in Wood Decay.

Job Description

• Laboratory safety, purchase and bookkeeping

• Field Survey of Wood Structure Decay

• DNA Isolation and Quality Control

• Metagenomic Sequencing

• Bioinformatics Analysis

• Cultivation and Isolation of pure strains

• In Vitro Wood Decay Analysis

• Microbiome Database Creation

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.

• Competence in general molecular biology laboratory techniques, with relevant experience in fungal research and aseptic culturing.

• Experience in bioinformatics, particularly in genomic or metagenomic data analysis, will be advantageous.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU