​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. 

By Sean, Tiffany & Qianhui.

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.​

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

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

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! 

The lab spent the day in Bukit Gombak enjoying a nature walk from Bukit Batok Nature Park to Little Guilin before bowling away at HomeTeamNS for a stayover.

Understanding the conditions that facilitate reproductive isolation is an essential component to studying speciation. How does sexual selection on males and females facilitate speciation? In our lab, we are interested in how reproductive traits respond to selection by studying the underlying genomic variation and fitness consequences associated with variation in trait expression. We are looking for a Postdoctoral fellow to join our lab and develop bioinformatics pipelines in understanding the evolution of reproductive barriers and gene flow with the aid of next-generation ‘-omics’ tools.

Research responsibilities

• Establish bioinformatics pipelines for (i) population genomic studies and parentage analysis using double digest restriction enzyme assisted DNA sequencing (ddRADseq) as well as (ii) comparative gene expression studies of reproductive tissues using transcriptomics.
  
• Mentor and train students in experimental design, theoretical concepts and relevant statistical tools.
  
• Keep abreast of current literature and new analytical techniques.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Genetics, Bioinformatics or related fields;
• Experience in molecular bench work as well as bioinformatics analysis of large data sets;
• Expertise in the statistical analysis software R and knowledge of programming languages (UNIX, Python, SQL)
• Written and verbal competency in English as well as an ability to work collaboratively with many people.

Application details

• Deadline for application is 17th August 2018.
• The position is for 2.5 to 3 years (depending on start date).
  
• Applicants should be ready to start as soon as possible (1st October) or by the end of the year.
• Salary will be dependent on qualifications (includes CPF contributions for Singaporeans/PR).
• If interested, submit your CV, three letters of recommendation and a cover letter about why you want this job and how you could contribute to the lab. Send all in a single email to nalini@nus.edu.sg (include the following in the subject head: PD application Your_name).
  
• Short-listed applicants will be notified for an interview (in person/Skype) end August/early September.

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