Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Biological-Sciences%29/33236-en_GB/

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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Amy Choong Mei Fun on food waste and behavioural research under a project on Educational interventions to enhance waste awareness and minimization.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Overseeing surveys conducted by students
• Ensuring the accuracy of data collected 
• Handling and keeping records of appreciation vouchers for participants
• Data processing and analysis
• Assisting the researchers and students 
• Other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree holder, preferably in fields relating to environmental sciences/life sciences/data sciences/social sciences.

Skills:

• Data analysis skills (technical knowledge in R programming or similar software is required). 
• Prior experience in conducting social behavioural research (including the theory of planned behaviour). 
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organizational skills. 
• Being able to carry out independent field work.

Experience:

• Basic understanding of theory of planned behaviour, social studies on food sustainability and waste.