Research Fellow (Organomineral Research)
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Fellow. This position is part of a Nanyang Assistant Professor startup grant. The Research Fellow will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis.
Key Responsibilities include:
Conduct fieldwork
HPLC analysis including preparative HPLC for compound specific isotope analysis with amino acids and their enantiomers
Mineral analysis through XRD and characterization through N2 BET surface area determination
Develop new analytical approaches for characterizing organic matter-mineral associations
Participate in mentoring research assistants/associates and students
Publishing results in international peer-reviewed journals
The competencies and qualifications of an ideal candidate are listed below:
PhD in Geoscience or related field
Isotope geochemistry including work with natural abundance radiocarbon
Environmental mineralogy and relevant methodology (e.g. XRD)
Familiarity with environmental chemistry and fieldwork
As the position requires stakeholder engagement in English candidate should have good written and oral communication skills in English
Proficiency in wet chemical handling analytical geochemistry
Ability to develop new analytical methodology
Competent in communication fieldwork and logistics
Ability to work independently/ develop solutions under strict timelines meticulous and eye for details/ excellent organizational/ time management and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to write and publish scientific articles in internationally peer-reviewed journals at the forefront of the discipline
Strong mentoring skills for research assistants/associates and students
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
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
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.
