R00021681 Project Officer (Climate and Human Health)

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 Project Officer to generate 5-dimensional simulated regional climate and air quality data for Southeast Asia. The role involves managing the coordination and execution of a groundbreaking climate initiative focused on protecting human health. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to innovative solutions that address the impacts of climate change on public health. This position is critical for supporting sustainable development in the region.

Responsibilities

• Generate simulated regional climate and air quality data sets for SEA.
• Manage project coordination and execution.
• Develop population mitigation strategies for health protection.

Job description

Overview

The Climate Transformation Programme (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, Climate and human health will predict the future impacts of climate change on human health. For more information, please visit https://earthobservatory.sg/research/climate/climate-transformation-programme.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will be based in the Earth Observatory of Singapore and will be responsible for generating 5-dimensional simulated regional climate and air quality data sets for SEA for present and future, and also the database for detailed exposure estimations and health assessments, and developing population mitigation strategies for protecting cardiac/respiratory/mental health. Additionally, the role will support the coordination and daily management of the research project, ensuring the smooth and timely execution of all project activities.