The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University is an interdisciplinary school that aims to be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science ecology engineering and technology human ecology humanities and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability. For more details please view Organo-Mineral Group (OMG) within the Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is seeking a Research Assistant. This position is part of a Nanyang Assistant Professor startup grant. The Research Assistant will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare sampling campaign in Philippines
Collect river sediment samples
Archive and prepare field samples for geochemical analysis
Assist setting up new laboratory infrastructure
Wet chemical treatment of environmental samples
HPLC analysis
N2 BET surface area analysis
Other analyses include elemental and isotopic assessment
Job requirements:
A bachelors degree in chemistry or related field
Field experience for environmental sampling
Experience in analytical equipment including in spectroscopy and chromatography
As the position requires stakeholder engagement in English and Filipino candidate should have good written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino
Able to independently conduct field and laboratory work
Enthusiasm for research and team spirit
ASE 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.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.