R00016400 Research Associate (Communication/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Social Science/ Information[...]

Earth Observatory of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the Climate Transformation Program. This role involves collaboration on innovative solutions for sustainable societies, utilizing expertise in climate research and communication tools. Ideal candidates should be prepared to work on interdisciplinary projects that impact Southeast Asia's resilience to climate challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the research project on Sustainable Societies.
• Collaborate with the PI on climate research in communication.
• Work on virtual reality tools for climate change education.

Job description

The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), together with the Earth Observatory of Singapore, is looking for a Research Associate to make an important contribution to the research project: “Climate Transformation Program (CTP): Cross Cutting Theme 1 – Sustainable Societies” funded by the MOE Tier 3C Grant. CTP aims to develop, inspire, and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, “Cross-cutting theme 1: Sustainable Societies”, this theme will leverage climate research in communication and virtual reality tools to shape public attitudes and behaviours towards climate change issues. The Research Associate will work directly with the PI of the Sustainable Societies theme, Professor Shirley Ho, based in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU.