PhD Opportunity in Tropical Beach Microbiomes, Marine Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology National University of Singapore in Singapore

PhD Opportunity: Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

A PhD position is being recruited for a project on the ecology and resilience of tropical sandy beach microbiomes across Southeast Asia. The research is centered on how tourism pressure and climate change affect coastal microbial communities and ecosystem function.

Research themes include: environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, marine microbiology, molecular and genomic approaches, data-driven ecological analysis, and ecosystem modelling.

Fieldwork and regional scope: the project includes fieldwork in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, with a strong focus on tropical coastal ecosystems and applied environmental science.

Supervision and institution: the linked academic profile identifies Professor Stephen Brian Pointing at the National University of Singapore, whose research areas include environmental biotechnology, environmental microbiomes, and marine microbiology. The post is shared by Emordi Promise Jude, a lecturer and researcher, who is circulating the opportunity and providing a contact link for interested candidates.

Eligibility: candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with first class honours or a Master’s degree in a relevant subject. The post does not specify funding, deadline, or formal application portal.

Best fit for applicants interested in: marine microbiology, coastal ecology, climate change impacts, microbial genomics, environmental science, and conservation-oriented research in Southeast Asia.