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Research Assistant, Geography/Geology/Environmental Science

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
10 Oct 2020

Job Details

NTU Main Campus, Singapore

Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) invite applications for the position of Research Assistant to join our research group to work on hydro-geomorphologic mapping, morphodynamics, sediment transport and flood hazards in large Southeast Asian rivers with focus on the Irrawaddy basin (Myanmar).

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform GIS/RS analysis for fluvial geomorphic research (e.g. DEM processing, satellite products (MODIS/Landsat, radar images, etc), geomorphic/geologic mapping, morphometric analysis, surface processes, floods hazards, hydrological data derived from GIS), sedimentological and geophysical digital products
  • To participate of field works (car and boat) for geophysics surveys using echosounders, ADCPs, sub-bottom profilers and others. Assistance for drilling and collection of sediment cores
  • Literature reviews and data mining from websites or documents from different sources
  • Contribute as an assistant in laboratorial analyses in the Sedimentology lab (mineralogy, geochemistry, chronologies by Pb210 and others)
  • Organize and process results, report to PI and any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by PI

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in geography, geology, environmental science or related fields
  • Capability to handle large-scale geospatial data and to conduct spatial analysis using GIS and remote sensing software
  • Knowledge on DEMs (such as SRTM) and their processing/analysis.
  • Experience in some general environmental analysis such as web data mining (from governmental or non-governmental agencies), literature reviews and basic statistical analysis
  • Skillsets to identify necessary RS data, download and process to derive final products such as land cover maps, flood maps or morphometry
  • Knowledge on sedimentology and analytical methods applied to recent sediments (texture, mineralogy geochemistry)
  • Willing to conduct field work overseas when necessary
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Well organized and proactive/positive attitude in working as a team

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using geospatial technology to study geomorphology/hydrology and hydrological/morphodynamic modeling, Quaternary geology.
  • Web Mapping programming skills with JavaScript, HTML, and Google Earth Engine API
  • R and Python Data Analysis
  • Geomorphologic mapping software such as Global Mapper and others
  • Experience with radar remote sensing such as ALOS-PALSAR or radar altimeter
  • Some field work experience in hydrology, fluvial geomorphology or geology
  • Skills in Graphic design (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)

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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