The Asian School of the Environment at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore is currently seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for an interdisciplinary project aimed at understanding the mechanism of microbially influenced corrosion in the deep sea. The Research Assistant will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in biological sciences, chemistry and material science and involves both field and laboratory studies. The College of Science 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 and family responsibilities, or disability. Key Responsibilities: Conduct experiments on microbial communities to investigate microbiologically influenced corrosion mechanisms at both ambient and elevated pressures. This will entail characterising the growth of the community, evaluating biofilm formation on the metal coupons and some basic materials characterisation to evaluate the degree of corrosion. Developing and following strict protocol to ensure that the corrosion products are maintained in an anoxic environment. Maintain growth cultures at high hydrostatic pressure Help with planning and logistics of fieldwork in remote locations Responsible for biological testing of antifouling surfaces Job Requirements: BSc in Microbiology, or a related subject Preferably possess experience in the fields of Microbiology or Biochemistry Preference will be given to candidates that have a working knowledge of biofilms, microbial growth and imaging based approaches. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive