Coastal Flood Risk Research Fellow - Singapore

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Fellow will join the IPUR research team at the National University of Singapore, working under the Lead Scientist (Environment & Climate) to advance IPUR’s research programme on risk perceptions and communications in environment and climate. The role focuses on estimating the human cost of coastal flooding in Singapore and supporting project management and institute work.

Candidates should have a PhD in civil or environmental engineering and a strong willingness to learn new topics

Qualifications

• PhD in civil or environmental engineering required.
• Strong analytical skills essential.
• Good organisational skills required.
• Excellent written and spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage primary and/or secondary data for research projects
• Develop and employ flood models
• Perform quantitative data analysis
• Write literature reviews, research briefings and summaries
• Preparation of grant and institute reporting requirements for stakeholders
• Provide general support for IPUR activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Excellent written English

Excellent spoken English

Education

PhD in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

The Research Fellow will join the IPUR research team at the National University of Singapore, working under the Lead Scientist (Environment & Climate) to advance IPUR’s research programme on risk perceptions and communications in environment and climate. The role focuses on estimating the human cost of coastal flooding in Singapore and supporting project management and institute work.

Candidates should have a PhD in civil or environmental engineering and a strong willingness to learn new topics