Research Assistant (GIS, ES & LCA)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to work on ecosystem service, geospatial analytics, GIS, and map-based tool development. The role focuses on integrating ES, LCA, and spatial analysis to support climate adaptation and resilient coastal infrastructure.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree with background in ES, environmental assessment, GIS, and tool development, and be prepared to collaborate across disciplines with researchers and students

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in ecosystem service assessment and environmental assessment methods for coastal protection.
• Experience or coursework in GIS-based spatial analysis and map-based tool development.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessment methods by integrating ecosystem service assessment, life cycle assessment, and geospatial analysis.
• Develop a map-based decision-support tool to assist climate adaptation and coastal infrastructure resilience.

Skills

Ecosystem service assessment

Environmental assessment

GIS / spatial analysis

Map-based tool development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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 @nus.edu.sg before 15 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.