GIS & LCA Research Assistant for Climate-Resilient Coasts

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to work on ecosystem service, GIS, and life cycle assessment projects within the College of Design and Engineering.

You will develop methods that combine ES, LCA, and geospatial analysis and contribute to a map-based decision-support tool for climate adaptation and coastal infrastructure planning. Collaboration across disciplines is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in ecosystem service assessment and environmental assessment methods is advantageous.
• Ability to develop map-based tools and integrate GIS with ES/LCA.

Responsibilities

• Develop ecosystem service assessment methods and environmental assessment approaches.
• Integrate LCA, ES, and cost-benefit analysis within common spatial-temporal frameworks.
• Develop GIS-based spatial analysis and decision-support tools for coastal infrastructure.

Skills

Ecosystem services

Environmental assessment

GIS

Geospatial analysis

Map-based tools

Cost-benefit analysis

Spatial-temporal frameworks

Coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (GIS, ES & LCA)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: The Built Environment

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 21/08/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on ecosystem service (ES), geospatial analytics, GIS and map-based tool development.

The Research Assistant will focus on developing assessment methods by integrating ecosystem service assessment, life cycle assessment and geospatial analysis, and develop a map-based tool to support decision-making for climate adaptation and resilient coastal infrastructure.

Job Requirements

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and background in the following areas:

• Development of ecosystem service assessment and environmental assessment methods for hard engineering, hybrid, and nature-based coastal protection solutions.
• Development of methods to integrate LCA, ecosystem service assessment, and cost-benefit analysis through common spatial temporal frameworks.
• Development of GIS-based spatial analysis and decision-support tools for infrastructure and coastal protection measures.
  
  

Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: environmental modelling; environmental impact assessment; GIS or spatial data analysis; ability to code and develop map based tools.

Candidates should demonstrate analytical skills, research potential, and the willingness to work across disciplines. The successful candidate will work with other researchers and students at National University of Singapore.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and selected publications, if available, to Assistant Professor Vincent Gan at [e-mail] before 15 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Req ID: 34160