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Research Fellow (Microbial Ecology)

Research Fellow

April 6, 2026

Location

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

National University of Singapore

Type

Full-time Research Contract

Required Qualifications

PhD in Biological Sciences or related
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team player; no experience required

Research Areas

Microbial Ecology
Microbiome Analysis
Carbon Cycling
Seawater Intrusion Effects
Tropical Peatlands
Bioinformatics
Peat Soils Sampling
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Research Fellow (Microbial Ecology)

Job Description

The Research Fellow will be responsible for leading the microbial ecology component of the project, focusing on how seawater intrusion alters microbial community structure, assembly processes, and functional pathways linked to carbon cycling in tropical peatland plantations. The incumbent will conduct and coordinate microbial sampling of peat soils and canal waters during field campaigns in Indonesia and Malaysia, oversee laboratory-based molecular analyses, and perform advanced bioinformatic and statistical analyses of microbiome data. Working closely with the PI, Co-PI, and collaborators, the RF will integrate microbial results with biogeochemical, gas flux, and environmental datasets, contribute to cross-work-package synthesis, and lead or co-author peer-reviewed publications arising from the project.

Qualifications

  • A PhD in Biological Sciences or a related area
  • Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Candidates with no experience are welcome to apply

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Environmental Research Institute

Posting Start Date: 30/01/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Research Fellow in Microbial Ecology position?

Candidates need a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential as a team player. Notably, candidates with no experience are welcome to apply, making this ideal for recent PhD graduates. Explore more postdoc opportunities or research jobs at NUS.

🔬What are the main responsibilities of this Microbial Ecology Research Fellow role?

Lead the microbial ecology component, focusing on seawater intrusion impacts on microbial communities, assembly, and carbon cycling in tropical peatlands. Conduct field sampling in Indonesia/Malaysia, oversee molecular analyses, perform bioinformatic and statistical analyses, integrate data with biogeochemical datasets, and author publications. Check research assistant jobs for similar roles.

🌍Where is the Research Fellow position located, and does it involve travel?

Based at Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore. Involves field campaigns in Indonesia and Malaysia for peat soils and canal water sampling. Ideal for those interested in tropical ecology. See faculty jobs in Biology at NUS.

📅What is the application deadline and start date for this NUS job?

Applications close on April 6, 2026. Posting starts January 30, 2026; start date not specified but likely soon after. Apply via the official link. Tips on writing a winning academic CV.

💼Does this Research Fellow role offer visa sponsorship or salary details?

No salary or visa sponsorship mentioned; typical for NUS research fellows. Open to all, including fresh PhDs. Review postdoc jobs or research positions for comparable benefits at Singapore universities.

🧬What skills in bioinformatics or lab work are needed?

Requires oversight of laboratory-based molecular analyses and advanced bioinformatic/statistical analyses of microbiome data. Field sampling experience helpful but not mandatory. Great for Biology postdocs. Learn more via postdoctoral success tips.

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