Job Description

[What the role is]

You are expected to perform analytical work on the various research projects in Phytopathology.

[What you will be working on]

• Assist in planning and conducting field and laboratory-based plant disease surveillance, such as on Fulvifomes spp.

• Media preparation and fungal culture

• Assisting in performing molecular work associated with plant disease surveillance, such as DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing analysis

• Method development/validation for LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) techniques in plant disease surveillance

• Assist in data analysis and report writing

• Any other duties as required to run a plant pathology laboratory

[What we are looking for]

• Area of study in life sciences, plant pathology, microbiology, molecular biology or related fields

• Comfortable in field and laboratory work

• Knowledge of general biology, plant pathology, microbiology or molecular biology and statistical analysis

• Good laboratory skills, particularly in molecular techniques (PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing)

• Self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision

• Positive attitude and able to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment

• Possess Class 3 or 3A driving licence to facilitate field work in remote locations

Office Location:

The Animal & Plant Health Centre

6 Perahu Road, Singapore 718827

(Bus pick-up and drop-off at Jurong East and Kranji MRT stations are available)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidate will be offered an 11-month employment contract with staff benefits.