Research Associate (Geothermal Outflow BiofilmTesting)

The Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences

Engineering (SCELSE) is a unique interdisciplinary Research Centre

of Excellence (RCE), funded by National Research Foundation,

Ministry of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and

National University of Singapore (NUS). Hosted by NTU in

partnership with NUS, SCELSE is linking new insights from the life

sciences with expertise from emerging technologies in engineering

and natural sciences to understand, harness and control microbial

biofilm communities.

We are looking for a

Research Associate to carry out quantitative analysis of microbial

populations in biofilms formed in geothermal outflow in Singapore.

The role will focus on quantitation of active populations and

analysis of functional genomic potential. Expertise in

next-generation sequencing, metagenomic analysis, and geothermal

microbial ecology is essential. The candidate must also have

superior writing skills and a track record of

publication.

Key

Responsibilities : Develop and use

workflow for sequencing with use of internal standards for

quantitation

Complete ongoing analysis of

existing metagenomic datasets

Submit and

revise currently drafted manuscripts for publication

Draft, submit and revise manuscript on metagenomic

analysis for publication

Required

educational qualification, experience, skills and

competencies

Master's Degree in

related field

Hands-on experience in

geothermal microbial ecology field work

• Expertise in metagenomic analysis
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in bioinformatics for amplicon and

metagenomic sequencing

Ability to work

independently, meticulous and eye for details, excellent

organizational and time management

skills.

SCELSE 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, family

responsibilities, or disability. Interested applicants should

submit a CV and a statement of interests. Evaluation of application

starts immediately until the position is

filled.

We regret that only shortlisted

candidates will be notified.