Research Assistant (GIS, ES & LCA)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to work on ecosystem service, geospatial analytics, GIS, and map-based tool development. The role focuses on developing assessment methods by integrating ES, LCA, and geospatial analysis, and on building a map-based decision-support tool for climate adaptation and resilient coastal infrastructure.

The candidate will collaborate with researchers and students across disciplines, applying analytical skills to coastal protection

Qualifications

• Development of ecosystem service assessment methods for coastal protection solutions.
• Integration of LCA with ES assessment and cost-benefit analysis in spatial frameworks.
• Development of GIS-based spatial analysis and decision-support tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop ES assessment methods and environmental assessment approaches for coastal protection options (hard engineering, hybrid, nature-based).
• Integrate LCA, ES assessment, and cost-benefit analysis within spatial-temporal frameworks.
• Create GIS-based tools and maps to support decision-making for climate adaptation and coastal infrastructure resilience.

Skills

GIS

Geospatial analysis

Ecosystem service assessment

LCA integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Map-based tool development

GIS software

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:

• 1. Development of ecosystem service assessment and environmental assessment methods for hard engineering, hybrid, and nature-based coastal protection solutions.
• 2. Development of methods to integrate LCA, ecosystem service assessment, and cost-benefit analysis through common spatial temporal frameworks.
• 3. 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.