Research Associate, Geological/Environmental Sciences
- Employer
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 18 Oct 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate who will work with Assistant Professor Aron Meltzner’s research group.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with surveying, UAV drone flying, sample collection, sample processing, snorkeling, digging, carrying of equipment and working in paleoseismic trenches
- Analyze and interpret coral microatoll data
- Reconstruct relative sea-level histories from microatolls
- Assist with processing satellite and drone imagery, and with spatial analysis of data collected
- Train new Research Fellows (RF) and PhD students that join the group from time to time
- Arrange logistics and handle administrative requirements associated with overseas field work
- Assist with procurement of equipment and supplies
- Assist with obtaining research permits
- Writing and submitting of annual reports
- Participate in the preparation of presentations for conferences and of manuscripts for publication
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in geological or environmental sciences or a similar field, and research experience working with coral microatolls for sea-level or paleoseismic studies.
- Extensive field experience in geological or environmental sciences, including field surveying and working in coastal environments
- Proficiency in Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe® Illustrator®, Microsoft® Excel®; and experience with MATLAB® and Agisoft Metashape
- Be able to swim, as this will be essential when working in the field
- Experience doing field work in remote parts of both Malaysia and the Philippines will be advantageous
Please note 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
- Telephone
- +(65)67911744
- Location
-
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG
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