Senior Research Officer
Lingnan University
- Department
- Division of Science
- Rank
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 3078
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct field surveys in freshwater marshes to establish ecological baselines for aquatic insects.
- Establish a DNA barcoding library for aquatic insects in freshwater marshes.
- Conduct and advance environmental DNA (eDNA) methods in freshwater marshes.
- Prepare educational and public outreach materials to promote aquatic insect conservation.
- Perform other education- and research-related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in earth/environmental sciences, life sciences, biology, or related discipline.
- Proven field survey and data analytics experience with passion for ecological research and biodiversity conservation.
- Outstanding physical fitness for demanding full-day outdoor fieldwork in freshwater marshes.
- Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics and eDNA analysis preferred.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
Appointment
- Full-time / Part-time / Contract duration: Not specified
Key Dates
- Not specified