Research Associate, Geological/Environmental Sciences

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.