Opening hours for Public Gallery

Mondays to Fridays: 9:00am to 5:00pm (GMT+8)
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)

Location

Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
National University of Singapore
6 Science Drive 2
Blk S6, #03-01
Singapore 117546
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

Tel: +65-6516-5082
Fax: +65-6774-8101

Two Research Assistant (RA) Positions Immediately Available

Two Research Assistant positions are immediately available for the project “Enhancing the Urban Native Biodiversity of Singapore” under the charge of Associate Professor Hugh Tan, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore. This project seeks to

• a. Increase the use of native landscape plants among professionals in the landscape and horticulture industry through
      publications, creation of the first native plant database, and demonstration landscape plots.
• b. Develop appropriate know-how for propagation of native plants and diffuse the knowledge to NParks’ and local nurseries
      to enable a gradual build-up of native plant stock for landscape use.
• c. Develop the know-how to screen and grow native plants in the urban environment for high survivability.
• d. Demonstrate the positive ecological benefits of the use of native plants in urban landscapes in Singapore.
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Job Scope

The job is a one-year contract research assistant appointment. Candidates are expected to:

• a. Write species descriptions of native plants of Singapore that will contribute towards NParks’ Flora and Fauna Web.
• b. Conduct propagation and germination experiments for native plants of Singapore.
• c. Participate in field work around various locations in Singapore for plant collection.
• d. Participate in faunal surveys at various native plants experimental/demonstration plots.
• e. Write reports/contribute to publications arising from the project.
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Requirements

• 1. Diploma in biotechnology or horticulture, BSc or BSc (Honours) in horticulture, botany, biology, life sciences (majoring in
      environmental biology or biology) or other related fields
• 2. Experience in horticulture is advantageous or candidates must have interest in cultivating native Singapore plants and
      botanical field research
• 3. Good writing skills
• 4. IT competent (MS word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Photoshop)
• 5. Possession of a Singapore driving license with driving experience of at least a year or more is advantageous
• 6. Candidates who are selected must be willing to work part-time for a trial period of two months to asceratin suitability.
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Contact Information

Please contact Mr. Alvin Lok (dbsloks@nus.edu.sg; 65162708) for:

• > any enquiries
• > any interested candidate to email his or her covering letter, completed personal particulars form, and an up-to-date
     curriculum vitae (including the names of three references) by 26 Sep 2011