Officer / Projects (Contract)

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is

Based at the Singapore Botanic Gardens (Research & Conservation branch), you will work closely with the Senior Researcher to curate and manage research living collections in the nursery and cool-houses (approx. 50% of the time). You will also work in the Herbarium to assist with specimens processing (approx. 50% of the time).

Your duties in the research living collections in the nursery and cool-houses will involve maintaining the collections, obtaining dry and spirit specimens, as well as silica-dried materials.

What you will be working on

Your duties in the research living collections in the nursery and cool-houses will involve maintaining the collections, obtaining dry and spirit specimens, as well as silica-dried materials. In the herbarium you will take microscopic images of specimens as the flower, database, label and sort incoming specimens.

You are expected to work independently and be able to grow and propagate plants, update databases (Microsoft Excel and Brahms).

What we are looking for

•   Areas of study in Horticulture and/or Life/Environmental Sciences
•   Ability to work outdoors on a daily basis; previous experience in plant nursery.
•   Meticulous in dealing with scientific data as well as database/information management.
•   Competent in using the Microsoft Office suite and Brahms.
•   Good communication skills.

Only shortlisted candidates are notified. Successful candidate will be appointed on a 11-month employment contract.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.