Research Fellow, Faults and Volcanoes
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 25 Sep 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Earth Observatory in Singapore (EOS) invites applications for a Research Fellow with demonstrable expertise in application of geophysical and 3D geological modeling to participate in research on the connections between tectonics, earthquake processes, and volcanism around Southeast Asia.
Job Responsibilities
- Construction of realistic 3D geological models that integrate a wide variety of data
- Building new conceptual links between crustal-scale tectonic faults and arc volcano processes
- Development of 3D modeling workflows that utilize the 3D Visualization Lab at the Asian School of the Environment (ASE)
- Managing and maintaining the ASE 3D Visualization Lab and promoting 3D modeling/visualization development
- Working closely with volcanologists, seismologists, and geologists at EOS and partner institutions
- Interpretation and publication of results
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, Volcanology, or a related field
- Experience with 3D modeling of complex geological systems OR significant experience with volcano or earthquake geology and baseline technical expertise sufficient to support 3D modeling initiatives
- Enthusiasm, good team work, good communication, the ability to conduct independent research and write papers, leadership
- Demonstrated research interest and expertise in earthquake or volcano geology
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
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50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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