Coastal Landscape Research Fellow: Resilience & Ecosystems

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to explore landscape infrastructure along Singapore's coastline, examining how coastal defences, green-blue spaces and waterfronts influence ecology, climate resilience and community life.

The role blends spatial analysis with qualitative fieldwork, including focus groups and interviews, requiring comfort with GIS/remote sensing and community engagement across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in a relevant field with strong research potential (coastal/urban studies).
• Experience with spatial analysis tools (ArcGIS or QGIS) and GIS/remote sensing methods.
• Experience designing and conducting qualitative research, including focus groups or interviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mixed-methods research on landscape infrastructure along Singapore's coastline.
• Perform spatial analysis and qualitative fieldwork, engaging coastal communities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with researchers and students across disciplines at NUS.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Qualitative research

Communication skills

Independent work

Coastal environments

Education

PhD (completed or near completion) in Geography, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Social Science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS / QGIS

Job description

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow to explore landscape infrastructure along Singapore's coastline, examining how coastal defences, green-blue spaces and waterfronts influence ecology, climate resilience and community life.

The role blends spatial analysis with qualitative fieldwork, including focus groups and interviews, requiring comfort with GIS/remote sensing and community engagement across disciplines.