Reproductive Evolution Lab - News

CNA Live Interview

8/8/2019

Dr. P was live on CNA recently to share about the importance of insects in our lives. These tiny bugs are crucial to many ecological networks and also provide us various beloved products such as honey, or services such as pollination! Find out more during the premier of Wild City: Secret World on 10 August, 9pm on CNA, or watch online afterwards at cna.asia/wild-city.

Wild City Interview

6/8/2019

Catch Dr. P in CNA's newest installment of the Wild City series. Mark your calendars everyone!

Sending Qian hui off at the airport

30/5/2019

The Reprolab was at the airport recently to send our RA off on her next phase in life.

Hope you like your "Exceptional Existence Award" medal!

Bye Qian Hui, all the best to you!!

Qian hui's tear-jerking farewell video

22/5/2019

Our RA will be leaving for further studies in Australia after doing a wonderful job at taking care of the Reprolab and its students.

Thank you for everything Qian Hui, we will miss you!! Don't forget about us!!

Dung Beetle interview

14/5/2019

Our graduate student Sean was featured on Mothership.sg's video series Human Nature: Saikang warrrior Dung Beetles, where he shared about his research.

Job Opportunity 2019

5/4/2019

Lab Attendant (Part-time) for Reproductive Evolution Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS
Our insect lab is currently seeking an experienced Lab Assistant. The successful candidate will perform various tasks to support the Research Assistant, mainly in the maintenance of our lab and insectary. The individual will work collaboratively with students of the lab.

Responsibilities
·         Maintenance of live insect stock cultures
·         Cleaning of used stock cultures and work area
·         Preparation of microscopy slides for research purposes
·         Restocking of lab supplies and reagents

Requirements
·         Prior experience in working with insects and in the molecular lab
·         Ability to work independently
·         Good communication and organization skills
·         Conscientious and responsible
· 4 – 8 working hours per week (flexible)
·         Able to commit at least 6 months

Application Details

Submit your CV in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file) to Qian Hui (dbshqh@nus.edu.sg) by 19 Apr 2019. Include the following in the subject head: LA Application_YourName.
Please address each of the above requirements in your cover letter.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview by May
Pay is dependent on candidate experience ($6-7/hr)

The Reproductive Evolution Lab at NUS is led by Assistant Professor Nalini Puniamoorthy.

The Beetles

19/3/2019

By Sean, Tiffany & Qianhui.

Job Opportunities 2019

18/2/2019

Research Assistant for Reproductive Evolution Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS
In our lab, we study reproductive trait divergence and its consequences for biodiversity. Why do the sexes look and behave so different? How does sexual selection on males and females facilitate speciation? We are interested in how reproductive traits respond to selection by studying the underlying genetic variation and fitness consequences associated with variation in trait expression.
We use insects as our model systems and study particularly widespread species across large geographical clines. We are looking for a full-time Research Assistant to join our lab.

Requirements and responsibilities

Degree in biology, environmental science or a related field as well as an interest in ecology and evolution.
Prior experience of working in a molecular lab (e.g: DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, sequencing, analysis etc.).
Written and verbal competency in English as well as an ability to work collaboratively with many people.
Keen on working with and maintaining insects for research purposes. Fieldwork experience is desirable but absence is not a preclusion.
Conscientious and responsible. The job will require attention to details and day-to-day management of data, students and laboratory work, including training of new students in the lab.
Statistical background as well as proficiency in R programming and SPSS are preferred.

Application details

Deadline for application is 25 Feb 2019.
The position is for 1 year (with the potential for renewal).
Applicants should be ready to start as soon as possible or by the end of April.
Salary will be dependent on qualifications and includes CPF contributions for Singaporeans/PR (Approx. $3000).
If interested, submit your CV and a short write-up about why you want this job and how you could contribute to the lab. Send both in a single email to dbsnp@nus.edu.sg with CC to dbshqh@nus.edu.sg (include the following in the subject head: RA application Your_name).
Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview in early March.

Lunar New Year 2019

18/2/2019

Keeping up with Lou Hei tradition for the lab's 2nd year!

(All plastic containers used were washed for permanent reuse in our insectary ;-))

Farewell, Denise...

23/1/2019

Our UROPS student has departed for her next adventure in Hong Kong after a year of hard work in our lab on Black Soldier Flies! Well done on setting up an excellent foundation for the work of BSFs. See you next semester!