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Job Description

The Molecular Breeding Laboratory at the Lee Hiok Kwee Functional Genomics Laboratories, Department of Biological Sciences led by Associate Professor Chew Fook Tim, is currently looking for Research Assistant to join the project on the Molecular Breeding of Leafy Greens for Indoor Farming / Seed Innovation Hub.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics/ Genetics/ Statistics.

Skills:

• Code in R
• Germplasm evaluation and assessment
• Key Phenotypic Definition and Evaluation, including molecular and biochemical bioassays
• Characterization of Genetic Control
• Cultivar and Lines Development
• Integration of Genomic Data into Cultivation Processes, and
• Multi-Location Trial Evaluations

Experience:

• Strong motivation and leadership in pursuing challenging scientific questions
• Work well with interdisciplinary colleagues
• Mentoring and training junior researchers (including undergraduates and polytechnic interns)
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time and resource management skills