Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.
Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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:
1. Analysis of metagenomic sequence data with various packages using the R statistical environment.
2. 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
• 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.
