Research Fellow

The National University of Singapore’s NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI) is seeking a motivated and capable Research Fellow to lead and support cutting-edge research on microbial assessments of marine biofouling. This position will focus on the early-stage settlement of microfouling organisms, including bacteria and protists, and their cascading effects on macrofoulers such as barnacles, tube worms, and corals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in understanding the ecological interactions at the micro- and macrofouling interface in tropical marine environments. The position is ideal for someone passionate about marine microbiology, biofouling ecology, and environmental monitoring, with strong skills in microbial sequencing and microscopy.

• Conduct microbial assessments of initial biofilm formation and microfouling organism settlement on marine substrates.
• Monitor and analyze the influence of microbial biofilms on the recruitment and growth of macrofouling organisms including barnacles, tube worms, and corals.
• Apply sequencing and bioinformatics tools to characterize microbial community composition and dynamics over time.
• Perform microscopy-based analyses to document and quantify fouling organisms at different successional stages.
• Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments relevant to marine biofouling processes.
• Work independently to manage research activities, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders involved in marine and coastal ecosystem studies.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Environmental Research Institute