Research Engineer / Assistant (Biodiversity)

About the role

The Singapore Institute of Technology seeks a Research Engineer/Assistant to support an industry‑focused biodiversity project within its Engineering Cluster. You will work on coastal marine habitats, contributing to research that advances environmental sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project alongside the Principal Investigator and team to meet all deliverables.
• Conduct field studies in mangroves, fish habitats, macroinvertebrate zones and possibly plankton sampling.
• Perform laboratory work including sorting, processing specimens and handling collected data.
• Analyse data and prepare technical reports or scientific papers.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaise with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain equipment operation and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a relevant engineering or science discipline; prior experience in coastal ecology preferred.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Physical fitness for extended field work in tropical coastal environments; occasional weekend flexibility may be needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Primer or PC‑Ord (training provided if needed).