Research Associate, Geography/Geology/Environmental Science

We invite applications for the position of Research Associate to join our research group in the Earth Observatory in Singapore (EOS) 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

• Master 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.