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Research Fellow, Numerical Modelling

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
7 Aug 2020

Job Details

The Earth Observatory in Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to perform cutting edge research on kinetics of magmatic processes using numerical approaches.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform literature review and summary of diffusion experiments done on geological materials
  • Extraction of parameter values of theoretical diffusion laws through Monte Carlo simulation. This includes detailed characterization of the parameter uncertainties
  • Application of extracted parameter values to natural examples of modelling of natural crystal profiles to obtain time scales

Job Requirements

  • PhD degree in Earth Sciences or equivalent
  • Experience in experimental kinetic data of earth’s materials
  • Experience in numerical modelling, specially Monte Carlo methods
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, with interest to work with other researchers and scientists (team player) to produce high-quality research

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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