Research Fellow (Geothermal Outflow Biofilm Testing) Full-time

Research Fellow Position

The Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) is a unique interdisciplinary Research Centre of Excellence (RCE), hosted by NTU in partnership with NUS, 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 Fellow 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

Requirements:

• PhD in related field; Environmental or Biological Sciences
• 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.