Research Assistant (Natural Hazards)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore, through the Earth Observatory of Singapore, invites applications for a Research Assistant position focused on natural hazards. You will collect and analyse data, support hazard simulations, and contribute to technical reports aimed at publication in scientific journals.

The role requires a BSc in a relevant field, with coding and GIS experience, and a strong quantitative mindset plus good communication skills. NTU supports diverse and inclusive research environments.

Qualifications

• BSc in geography, computer science, physics, or earth/environmental science.
• Experience with coding and GIS preferred.
• An interest in natural hazards and their impacts.
• A quantitative mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data from natural hazards.
• Support the team in simulating natural hazards and evaluating results.
• Write technical reports with the aim of publishing results in scientific journals.

Skills

Coding

GIS

Quantitative mindset

Written and oral communication

Education

BSc in geography, computer science, physics, or earth/environmental science

Job description

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies. For more details, please view http://www.earthobservatory.sg.

EOS is looking for a Research Assistant in the areas of natural hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data from natural hazards
• Support the team in simulating natural hazards and critically evaluating results
• Write technical reports, with the aim of publishing results in scientific journals

Requirements

• BSc in relevant area, e.g. geography, computer science, physics, earth/environmental science
• Experience with coding and GIS preferred
• An interest in natural hazards and their impacts.
• A quantitative mindset
• Good written and oral communication skills

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes - the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.