"Research Fellow (Biological Sciences)"

Job Description

The Plant Ecology, Evolution and Biogeography (PEEB) Lab has two Research Fellow positions on a project entitled “A global modelling framework for frugivory and seed dispersal interactions to understand ecosystem functioning in the human modified tropics”. Appointment is for an initial period of one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Successful candidates will be expected to:

• (Co-)develop, implement and lead impactful research including but not limited to the following topics:
• Modelling the impacts of defaunation / refaunation on seed dispersal functioning globally
• Developing new methodologies for the modelling of seed dispersal interactions
• Understanding how frugivory and seed dispersal interactions are structured across the tropics
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Qualifications

Ph.D. (or have a Ph.D. conferred within 6 months of the appointment commencing) in Macroecology, Seed Dispersal Ecology, Ecological Modelling, or related field.

Application procedure:

Applicants should submit:

1. cover letter,
2. research statement explaining the applicant’s research experience and aptitude in relation to job description,
3. curriculum vitae with publication record, and
4. contact information for three referees.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Interested applicants may get in touch with Jun Ying Lim (jylim@nus.edu.sg) with any questions.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department: Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 31560

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