1) Wildlife Management Research internship

Lots of ecological concepts taught in textbooks are theoretical and it is idealistic to expect wildlife to fully conform to these theories and models. In addition, there are oftentimes many constraints and/or curveballs thrown along the way in ecological research projects: costs, logistics, manpower, or the animal simply not showing up. The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board applies an evidence-based approach to wildlife management in Singapore and carries out various applied ecology projects to better inform management practices. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to contribute to our ongoing projects, including some which may be highly field-intensive. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and apply various ecological research techniques in the real-world context.

Learning Outcomes:
• Work in the field environment confidently
• Carry out ecological research independently
• Conduct literature review for specific research topics
• Organize, maintain, and analyse ecological data

Internship duration: May to early Aug 2026 (with option of extension to Dec 2026 depending on project requirements). Candidates with longer availability are preferred.

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in ecological fieldwork (bird & mammal research), and are proficient in GIS and R software are preferred. Candidates may be required to work after office hours for night and/or dawn surveys.
Interested applicants please email the following to bothMr Tay Li Si at tay_li_si@nparks.gov.sg and Dr Gabriel Low at gabriel_low@nparks.gov.sg:
• Transcript
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Availability
Preference between bird or mammal research. Applications will close on 22 Feb 2026, and interviews will be conducted between end Feb to mid-mar 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

2) Wildlife Management & Outreach internship

The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board (NParks) manages wildlife in Singapore, and engages the community on human-wildlife encounters in our City in Nature. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to assist with some of our ongoing outreach projects. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and participate in day-to-day operations, outreach engagements, and to analyse operational data collected to guide future management decisions.

Learning Outcomes:
– Carry out outreach engagements independently
– Organize, maintain, and analyse operational data
– Work in the field environment confidently

Internship duration: May to early Aug 2026

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in outreach, and are proficient in GIS, R and Adobe software are preferred.
Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Kerine Leong and Joey Ng at kerine_leong@nparks.gov.sg & joey_ng@nparks.gov.sg:
• Transcript
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Availability
Applications will close on 22 Feb 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

3) Wildlife Management & Outreach (Urban Birds) internship

The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board (NParks) manages wildlife in Singapore and engages the community on human-wildlife encounters in our City in Nature.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and assist with new and existing Urban Bird outreach initiatives. This internship offers students the opportunity to develop programme planning skills while participating in day-to-day operations and outreach engagements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Planning, organising, and executing outreach programmes.
• Supporting existing outreach initiatives.
• Assisting with daily operational tasks of the division (as needed).
• Organising and analysing operational data.
This role provides valuable hands-on experience in programme development and community outreach, in relation to wildlife management. Internship duration: May to August 2026 or May to December 2026

Special Requirements: Candidates should be comfortable interacting with people of all ages and background, particularly the elderly. Candidates with experience in outreach, programme development and data processing are preferred. Being able to speak in 2 or more local languages would be highly advantageous.
Interested applicants please email the following to WMO_Birds@nparks.gov.sg:
• Transcript
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Availability
Applications will close on 22 Feb 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge of biodiversity and ecology? Do you want to enhance your teaching and mentorship skills while contributing to the education of your peers?

See what Michelle Tan (2024/25) thought of her experience (link).

The UTOS programme offers  a unique opportunity to enhance your teaching and communication skills, deepen your grasp of biodiversity and ecology, work as part of an experiended and highly coordinated teaching team and gain experience in communication, facilitation and mentorship. Play a critical role by faciitating active and peer learning of small groups of students to ensure a joyful and challenging learning.

The teaching team for biodiversity and ecolgy is inviting undergraduates to join us through Undergraduate Teaching Opportunity in Science (UTOS) programme in

1. LSM2252 Biodiversity (Sem 1 and 2)
2. LSM2251 Ecology and the Environment (Sem 1 and 2)
3. LSM1303 Animal Behaviour (Sem 2)
4. GESS1016 Natural Heritage of Singapore (Sem 1)

LSM2251 and LSM2252 applicants must have read the courses before. LSM1303 applicants must have read LSM2251.

Submit your application at this form here and we will contact you for a briefing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while sharpening your teaching skills!

Job specifications:

• Scoping, conducting, and managing research projects (with external collaborators or in-house projects) to advance geospatial modelling capabilities in spatial ecology, ecosystem services assessment, and geospatial analytics applications for urban ecology and ecosystems.
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders and in cross-functional teams to ensure that research findings can translate to support policy formulation and guide planning, design, development, and management of Singapore’s natural capital.
• Conducting in-house geospatial analytics and modelling projects.

Requirements:

• Masters or PhD in a field related to geography, landscape, urban greenery, forest ecology, and freshwater ecology.
• Demonstrated track record in using Geographic Information Systems/ Remote Sensing as a research tool to quantify ecosystem services and/ or urban ecological processes.
• Conversant with one or more coding languages (e.g. R, python).

More details and apply at this link.

A heart congratulations to all our department staff!

1) Wildlife Management Research internship

Lots of ecological concepts taught in textbooks are theoretical and it is idealistic to expect wildlife to fully conform to these theories and models. In addition, there are oftentimes many constraints and/or curveballs thrown along the way in ecological research projects: costs, logistics, manpower, or the animal simply not showing up. The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board applies an evidence-based approach to wildlife management in Singapore and carries out various applied ecology projects to better inform management practices. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to contribute to our ongoing projects, including some which may be highly field- intensive. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and apply various ecological research techniques in the real-world context.

Learning Outcomes:
– Work in the field environment confidently
– Carry out ecological research independently
– Conduct literature review for specific research topics
– Organize, maintain, and analyse ecological data

Internship duration: Mid-May to early Aug 2025

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in ecological fieldwork, and are proficient in GIS and R software are preferred. Candidates may be required to work after office hours for night and/or dawn surveys.
Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Max Khoo and Tay Li Si at max_khoo@nparks.gov.sg & tay_li_si@nparks.gov.sg. Applications will close on 26 Jan 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

2) Wildlife Management & Outreach internship

The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board (NParks) manages wildlife in Singapore, and engages the community on human-wildlife encounters in our City in Nature. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to help out with some of our ongoing projects. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and participate in day-to-day operations, outreach engagements, and to analyse operational data collected to guide future management decisions.

Learning Outcomes:
– Carry out outreach engagements independently
– Organize, maintain, and analyse operational data
– Work in the field environment confidently

Internship duration: End May to early Aug 2025

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in outreach, and are proficient in GIS and R software are preferred.
Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Kerine Leong and Joey Ng at kerine_leong@nparks.gov.sg & joey_ng@nparks.gov.sg Applications will close on 26 Jan 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

3) Urban Birds internship

The Urban Birds Branch in the Wildlife Management Division in National Parks Board (NParks) manages wild birds in Singapore and engages the community on human-wildlife coexistence in our City in Nature. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and assist with
some of our ongoing projects. The majority of this internship will be based around a bird behavioural analysis project which will be used to guide future management decisions, with opportunities to learn and participate in outreach engagements and day-to-day operations.

Learning Outcomes:
– Plan and conduct operational research
– Organize and analyse project data (camera footage)
– Carry out outreach engagements
– Work in the field environment confidently

Internship duration: End May to early Aug 2025

Special Requirements: Candidates should have a keen interest in animal behaviour and bird biology ecological research if possible. Candidates that have some background in field research and data analysis or with some experience in outreach efforts are preferred.
Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Hazirah and Eunice at Nur_HAZIRAH@nparks.gov.sg & Eunice_ONG@nparks.gov.sg. Applications will close on 7 Feb 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Forest trees are now fruiting in Singapore!

So PhD candidate FUNG Tze Kwan (NUS Centre for Nature-Based Climate Solutions) is looking to hire able and enthusiastic field NUS undergrads whom she will train to conduct early morning bird, tree and camera trapping surveys and related work.

You need to be physically fit and comfortable working in the forest, must be able to start immediately (Dec 2024) and able to work a minimum of two mornings per week for at least three months.

For details and to apply,
i) login to NSWS https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/nsws/app/browse/J2024120040
Click “Apply for this job”

ii) Separately, email a CV and a cover letter to tzekwanfung@u.nus.edu

The review of applications is immediate and will continue until positions are filled. Note the job posting closes on 16 Dec 2024 so act fast!

This is an excellent way to gain exposure to field techniques in our forests and be closely supervised by a knowledgeable researcher. To learn more about her work, see this ST feature.

All the best!
Otterman

NParks’ Tropical Forest Ecology Research programme maintains set of long-term research plots in Singapore’s forests where ecological research can be co-located to maximise potential synergies between projects. These plots include 160 small plots distributed throughout the Central Catchment Nature Reserve and four Nature Parks (Bukit Batok Nature Park, Bukit Batok Town Park, Thomson Nature Park, Windsor Nature Park), as well as two 2-ha plots in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve that are part of the Forest Global Earth Observatory network of permanent forest dynamics plots.

Our intern(s) will (i) assist in the census of trees, saplings, and seedlings, (ii) maintain a set of camera traps and bioacoustics recorders to survey mammals and birds, and/or (iii) monitor flowering, fruiting, and litterfall in these permanent forest plots. Depending on particular interests and any prior experience or skillsets of the intern, they may focus on just one or two of these aspects. Regardless, this internship would be field-intensive, with about 2–3 days of fieldwork per week. It would also involve office/dry laboratory work: drying, sorting, and weighing of leaf litter, as well as sorting of specimens, photographs and data entry.

At the end of this internship, the student will have gained some ability to identify the common forest trees and/or wildlife in Singapore in the field. Deliverables include updating drafts of field and data protocols and curation of data managed through R Markdown notebooks and version control using Git.

This is a full-time internship and would be open to any period of the year for 2024 – 2026, but long durations (>10 weeks) preferred. Interested students can directly email your CV to Dr Chong Kwek Yan at chong_kwek_yan@nparks.gov.sg, CC: kwek@nus.edu.sg.

Company: Just Keep Thinking


Location: Katong


Duration: 20-24 weeks (Depending on your programme)

About Us:

Just Keep Thinking is an educational social media company dedicated to promoting learning through interactive content and in-person programmes. We are seeking a motivated and passionate Educational Assistant Intern to join our team and assist in creating and running engaging educational experiences.

We are also an award-winning educational company that not only won Mediacorp’s Pinwheel 2022 content creation of the year award, we also won Singapore Book Publishers Association’s Best educational book title of the year 2023 with a book we published last year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workshop and Program Support
• Educational Content Creation
• Nature/Sustainability Tours
• Social Media Content Creation
• Content Promotion and Engagement
• Evaluation and Improvement 
 

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in education, sustainability, and nature-related topics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms is a plus.
• Creative and open to learning new skills.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in educational content development and delivery.
• Work closely with “Biogirl MJ,” an experienced educator in the field.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives.
• Develop skills in scriptwriting, content creation, and social media.
• Receive mentorship and feedback throughout the internship.

If interested, email the team at info@justkeepthinking.sg

Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Max Khoo and Tay Li Si at max_khoo@nparks.gov.sg & tay_li_si@nparks.gov.sg

In your application, please indicate the internship you are applying for and your order of preference (if applying for both (1) Wildlife Management Research and (2) Wildlife Management & Outreach positions).

Applications will close on 13 Feb 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

(1) Wildlife Management Research internship

The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board (NParks) manages wildlife in Singapore, and carries out various research projects to better understand them for management purposes. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to help out with some of our ongoing projects involving surveying mammals and/or birds. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and apply various ecological research techniques, and to draft scientific reports based on the data collected.

 Learning Outcomes:

• Work in the field environment confidently
• Carry out ecological research independently
• Organize, maintain, and analyse ecological data 

Internship duration: End May to early Aug 2024

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in ecological fieldwork, and are proficient in GIS and R software are preferred.

Interested applicants please email your transcript, CV, and cover letter to both Max Khoo and Tay Li Si at max_khoo@nparks.gov.sg & tay_li_si@nparks.gov.sg.

In your application, please indicate the internship you are applying for and your order of preference (if applying for both (1) Wildlife Management Research and (2) Wildlife Management & Outreach positions).

Applications will close on 13 Feb 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

 (2) Wildlife Management & Outreach Internship

The Wildlife Management Division in the National Parks Board (NParks) manages wildlife in Singapore, and engages the community on human-wildlife coexistence in our City in Nature. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team to help out with some of our ongoing projects. This internship will offer students an opportunity to learn and participate in day-to-day operations, outreach engagements, and to analyse operational data collected to guide future management decisions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Carry out outreach engagements independently
• Organize, maintain, and analyse operational data
• Work in the field environment confidently

Internship duration: End May to early Aug 2024

Special Requirements: Candidates are not required to have any background in ecological research. However, candidates with experience in outreach, and are proficient in GIS and R software are preferred.

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See the job details online 

• Flora Specialist [link]
• Fauna Specialist [link]

Applications are open so apply immediately!

The research assistant positions will involve: (i) behavioural intervention survey design and statistical analysis; and (ii) geographic information systems and mathematical modelling of species population dynamics using historical data.

The applicants would have either a degree related to ecology, geography, environmental sciences, social sciences, economics, psychology or related disciplines.

• The position is for two years and starts by March 2023.
• The salary is $3,500 per month and includes medical benefits. CPF for Singaporean nationals are in addition to the salary.
• One of the positions would involve spending 4-6 months at the University of Oxford with collaborators.

Please send your CV to dbsctlr@nus.edu.sg before the 20th of January 2023 including a section describing your quantitative skills and previous research work. A cover letter is not necessary.

The successful applicant will join the BioEcon Lab (https://lnkd.in/gWXmxw7Z) at the Department of Biological Sciences of the National University of Singapore.

Project Title: Linking the Digital Humanities to Biodiversity History in Singapore and Southeast Asia

Project Description: This project looks at the proliferation and establishment of invasive species in Singapore and wider Southeast Asia, tracking their distribution overtime. The end product of this project is an interactive map that shows changes in biodiversity of invasive species overtime to draw connections with historical and current environmental changes and events.

Job Description:
• Key activities include:
o Digitization of library materials for data mining and cataloguing purposes
o Be onsite to carry out cataloguing of books
o Learn the cataloguing module in Sierra, the library system
o Learn basic cataloguing tools like MARC tags, RDA, etc.
o Check for duplicate titles against the library system
o If no duplicates are found, check for matching records and overlay where necessary
o Update the bibliographic record
o Add/update the item records

• Qualifications
o Proactive and good communicator
o Able to work independently as well as collaborate with others
o Detail-oriented
o Experience with digitization, data mining, data entry, and OCR is a plus
o Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages a plus

• Expected workload: 20 hours/month

Duration
May 2022 – May 2023

Renumeration
$20/hour

To apply
Informal enquiries may be made to Ms. Tricia Cho (triciacho@nus.edu.sg). Please include a cover letter and full CV your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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Details at https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/15091/

They are looking for a relevant degree holder + 5 years experience, preferably in education w/3 years managerial experience; and capable at event management).

See all the details at: https://lnkd.in/g2jXh_wm

Camphora is a collective that provides integrated flora, fauna and arboriculture baseline data to inform design intent and formulate solutions for ecological conservation.

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for biodiversity and enjoys working in the outdoors.

You will mainly be assisting in the following (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of marine and terrestrial surveys
• Integrate biodiversity findings into biodiversity impact assessment
• Conduct inspections at development sites
• Manage project deliverables
• Report writing 
• Attend and prepare for meetings  

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science or related fields; with background in marine ecology
• Passionate about biodiversity conservation
• Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills 
• Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with identification of marine/intertidal fauna to species level, and further specific ID skills in molluscs and/or crustaceans will be an advantage
• Knowledge in GIS or data analytic will also be an advantage

Applicants with at least 2 years of work experience preferred, but fresh graduates are welcomed to apply. 

The appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will commensurate with
qualification and experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

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1. Research Assistant (Data Selection – Plants) [see requirements here: Yale-NUS RA_data selection plants_JD.pdf]
2. Research Assistant (Database Coordinator) [see requirements here: Yale-NUS RA_database coordinator_JD.pdf]

These interesting positions are offered under the project, “Linking the Digital Humanities to Biodiversity History in Singapore and Southeast Asia”.

You will be part of the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Service (CAVS) team under the Professional and Scientific Services (PSS) Division and the Centre for Wildlife Forensic’s (CWF) Molecular diagnostics team.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team at the CAVS and CWF, you will be responsible for providing professional and competent diagnostic and test development support. Training will be provided in molecular techniques such as whole-genome sequencing and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) discovery.

Duties include:

• Developing, establishing, and validating various molecular techniques for the identification of wildlife samples.
• Developing, establishing, and validating genotyping techniques for the determination of the genetic geographic provenance and population assignment of wild animals.
• Participate in the maintenance of a laboratory quality system according to ISO17025:2017.

Please read details at the Careers @ Gov portal.

The FTTA will support the fieldwork, computer labs (R, data analysis and spatial modelling) and manage guest lectures and internship opportunities for the programme.

Please see Careers @ NUS: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/Kent-Ridge-Teaching-Assistant-%28Biological-Sciences%29-Kent/8190544/

Multiple applicants are invited to work on a 5-year interdisciplinary project entitled “Forest Restoration Digital Companion: A Social-Ecological-Technical Systems Approach”. The project, which collaborates across the fields of forest ecology, remote sensing, machine learning and spatial data science, will develop a suite of models and digital tools consolidated into a single platform to assist forest restoration work end-to-end in forecasting restoration outcomes, site prioritization, recommending actions and logistics, and monitoring for adaptive feedback. The project aims to improve our understanding of forest regeneration in Singapore and the efficacy of restoration approaches in achieving carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation targets.

The project is a collaboration among the Department of Biological Sciences at National University of Singapore (NUS), the Department of Geography, NUS, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and the Asian School of the Environment, NTU. Successful candidates should be scientific-driven, able to perform field work, and manage the project tasks and outputs independently. In addition to the respective research scope described below, these positions will work collaboratively to integrate results from the project tasks to develop a digital tool GUI web-hosted on GPU server, with a companion app for forecasting and reporting forest recovery status.

Position 1: Research Assistant / Research Associate in NUS:

Job scope: This full-time Research Assistant (with Honours degree) or Research Associate (with Master’s degree) position will ideally also be enrolled as a part-time PhD student at the NUS Department of Geography, working with A/P Wang Yi-Chen and Dr. Chua Siew Chin on the geospatial related tasks of the project. The RA is required to reconstruct land use histories and vegetation cover using GIS and remote sensing, quantify forest patch connectivity, incorporate stakeholder’s views to perform multi-criteria decision analysis, as well as contribute to modelling forest growth and ecological processes at stand to landscape scales.

Qualifications:  Successful candidates should have a Master’s or Honours degree with relevant research/ work experience. The candidate is ideally able to start work between June to August 2022, with (1) academic background in geography, environmental studies, forest ecology, GIScience, or related field; (2) experience in geospatial data analysis, aerial photo interpretation, and field work; (3) strong programming skills (Python and R preferred); (4) excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested applicants should refer to the Geography website (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/application/) for PhD application requirements.

Position 2: Research Assistant / Research Associate in NTU:

Job scope: This is a full-time Research Assistant (with Honours degree) or Research Associate (with Master’s degree) position at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) under Dr. Sit Ji-Jon and A/P Lee Yee Hui. The RA will ideally also be enrolled as a part-time PhD or Master’s student (by Research) at NTU, either in EEE or other related programmes. In phase 1, the RA is required to develop tree crown segmentation and tree species classification algorithms based on multi-spectral UAV photogrammetry. Lidar and 3D point cloud data may be used to augment the accuracy of the algorithms, if available. Candidates will be required to explore feature extraction and selection for classifier model training, and implement data augmentation or few-shot learning approaches to maximize a limited training dataset. In phase 2, a machine learning model to forecast forest growth from tabular data will then be built upon the outputs of the forest classifier. This model will be re-trained annually from site data across >40 forest plots, and hence a professional data portal for multiple users to conveniently enter the data and view the results must be constructed using industry-standard software engineering practices. Liaise work between NTU, NUS and NParks to bring the project to a successful ending.

Qualifications:  Successful candidate should have a Master’s degree or Honours degree with relevant research/ work experience. The candidate is ideally able to start work in June/ July 2022, with (1) academic background in computer science, machine learning or data science, (2) industry experience in software engineering and (3) excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interested applicants should refer to https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/admissions for PhD or M.Eng. application requirements in EEE.

Position 3: Research Assistant in NUS:

Job scope: This full-time Research Assistant position at the Department of Biological Sciences NUS, will assist in various aspects of the project, including administrative tasks, field work coordination, plot data collection, implementing restoration experiments, ecological measurements, laboratory analyses and data management. Successful candidate should also have excellent organization and interpersonal skills to coordinate community partners, as well as proficiency in quantitative research and analysis skills. The Research Assistant could be involved in data analysis and forest modelling at species to stand level using demographic and plant traits data.   

Qualifications:  Successful candidates should have a Honours degree or Diploma with relevant work experience. Candidates should have (1) academic background in forest ecology, environmental studies, botany or related fields; (2) good written and oral communication skills. The candidate is ideally able to start work in June 2022. 

Application: Please submit the following by email to: Dr. CHUA Siew Chin (siewchin@nus.edu.sg), Dr. SIT Ji-Jon (jijon@ntu.edu.sg) and A/P WANG Yi-Chen (yi-chen.wang@nus.edu.sg) with the email subject: Forest Restoration Digital Companion Application.

• Curriculum vitae
• 2-page research statement and career goals
• Contacts of two referees (for the research associate position, one letter must be from Master/ Honours thesis advisor)

Application deadline is 1 May 2022 forPosition 1 in order to be considered for the part time PhD enrolment, and 1 June 2022 for the remaining positions. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview and where relevant, a full submission for PhD programme application.

The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) is looking for a full-time 6-month paid traineeship. Applicants interested in developing project-based taxonomic and curatorial skillsets encompassing from-field-to-shelf techniques are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual who will assist with the (1) scientific bioimaging of museum collection and research specimens, (2) curation of the museum’s entomological collection, (3) specimen-based research and (4) specimen collection efforts in local field surveys.

Primary Duties:

1. Museum digitization efforts, involving high-resolution macrophotography of museum collection and research specimens
2. Curation of the museum’s entomological collections, involving sorting, preserving and vouchering of specimens
3. Engaging in entomological research processes, involving specimen dissection and molecular work (depending on trainee aptitude)
4. Participating in local field surveys and specimen collections (depending on trainee aptitude)

Training will be provided on the methods and safe practices of handling preservatives and specimens.

Requirements:      

• Graduated or graduating from NUS in calendar year 2019 to 2021 (both years inclusive); or graduated earlier and completed National Service between 2019 to 2021 (both years inclusive); 
• Have not started any SGUnited Traineeship attachment with NUS previously. Trainees who
• have completed SGUnited Traineeship attachment with other organisations may be considered; 
• Must be able to begin the internship by 15 March 2022 and commit to the programme on a full-time basis for 6 months when they start the programme.
• Must not be afraid of seeing, and handling dead insects
• Must have a keen interest in insects and the natural world
• Patience and able to cope with repetitive work
• Open to learning new skills and assist in fieldwork
• Have no known allergies to ethanol, moth balls (naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene), and formaldehyde.

To apply, please write to Dr. Yuchen Ang (nhmay (at) nus.edu.sg) with the email title “2022 WSG internship with LKCNHM” along with a short paragraph about yourself and why you are interested in this internship, as well as an attached CV document.

Application closes on 28 Feb 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

This is open to senior year undergraduates too and may be combined into an internship.

They have two openings for 1-year contract jobs.

1) Job: Fauna specialist (1-year Contract) at Camphora

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for biodiversity and enjoys working in the outdoors.

 You will mainly be assisting in the following (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of fauna surveys, including day and night surveys
• Integrate faunal findings into biodiversity impact assessment
• Conduct inspections at development sitesManage project deliverables
• Report writing
• Attend and prepare for meetings

Job Requirements

• A degree in Environmental Biology, Zoology or related fields
• Passionate about biodiversity conservation
• Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills 
• Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• Training will be provided but familiarity with species identification of a particular faunal group (terrestrial/freshwater/marine) will be an advantage. 
• Knowledge in GIS or data analytics will be an advantage.

Appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

2) Job: Flora specialist (1-year Contract) at Camphora

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for botany and enjoys working in the outdoors.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

You will mainly be assisting the Lead Botanist in (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of flora surveys
• Integrate floristic findings with faunal and arboriculture findings in biodiversity impact assessment
• Manage project deliverables
• Report writing
• Attend and prepare for meetings  

Job Requirements

• A degree in Environmental Biology, Botany, Zoology, Horticulture or related fields
• Passionate about plants, botany and horticulture
• Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills 
• Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• Training will be provided but familiarity with local flora will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in GIS or data analytics will be an advantage.

The appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

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Camphora is a collective that provides integrated flora, fauna and arboriculture baseline data to inform design intent and formulate solutions for ecological conservation (www.camphora.com.sg).

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has a passion for biodiversity and enjoys working in the outdoors.

Job Duties And Responsibilities
You will mainly be assisting in the following (but not limited to):

• Planning and execution of aquatic and terrestrial surveys
• Integrate biodiversity findings into biodiversity impact assessment
• Conduct inspections at development sites
• Manage project deliverables
• Report writing
• Attend and prepare for meetings 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science or related fields; with background in aquatic ecology.
• Passionate about biodiversity conservation
• Responsible, independent, and possess strong interpersonal skills 
• Physically fit, and comfortable being outdoors and in the forest
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with identification of local freshwater fauna.
• Knowledge in GIS or data analytics will be an advantage.

Applicants with at least 2 years of work experience preferred, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply. The appointment will be on a 1-year contract basis and salary will commensurate with qualification and experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Derek Yap at derek@camphora.com.sg.

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