RESEARCH OFFICER JOBS IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY SINGAPORE 2011

National Environment Agency seeking for best candidates to join as Research Officer, jobs in singapore 2011
Formed on 1 July 2002, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organization responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment in Singapore. The NEA develops and spearheads environmental initiatives and programmes through its partnership with the People, Public and Private sectors. It is committed to motivating every individual to take up environmental ownership and to care for the environment as a way of life.

By protecting Singapore's resources from pollution, maintaining a high level of public health and providing timely meteorological information, the NEA endeavours to ensure sustainable development and a quality living environment for present and future generations
Responsibilities

EHI’s research programme contributes to the integrated evidence-based Public Health Programme in Singapore. The successful programme is facilitated by excellent teamwork and fruitful interactions with fellow researchers, operational officers and policy makers. If you enjoy the use of advanced technologies, and would like to see your research translated into public health measures and policies, we invite you to apply for our position.

The successful candidate will assist in laboratory-based risk assessment of environmental pathogens. You will be required to develop molecular epidemiology capability on environmental pathogens and provide scientific-based advisory on environmental policy. Research outcome is expected to contribute to the environmental public health in Singapore.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, preferably with degree in the field of environmental microbiology or molecular biology
Working experience in Environmental Microbiology or Biological Sciences is highly preferred
Possess strong planning, communication and interpersonal skills
An independent and resourceful person with the ability to multi-task
Good analytical mind
Ability to work in a team and in the field
Rational thinking in handling problems
Preferably no concurrent respiratory illness or allergic symptoms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge in statistics is desirable