Research Associate/Assistant (Digital Humanities/ Climate Change Mitigation)

Energy Vault; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Vault seeks a part-time Research Associate for a one-year project at NTU, focusing on developing digital tools for climate change mitigation. The role emphasizes field research in Bintan and collaboration across disciplines to support coastal communities addressing sea level rise.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields (humanities, environmental studies).
• Experience with field research and publication.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on digital tools for climate change.
• Manage research field trips and oversee project publications.
• Contribute to public and scholarly presentations of research.

Skills

Research publications

Managerial oversight

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master’s degree in humanities, cultural anthropology, art, architecture, design, or environmental studies

Job description

The ‘Developing and Evaluating Digital Tools for Participatory Climate Change Mitigation’ research grant is seeking to hire a part-time Research Associate at the School of Art, Design and Media for a one-year duration.

The successful candidate will be based at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore. Regular fieldtrips to Bintan will be necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of Professor Ute Meta Bauer, the research staff will work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, aiming to support the development of digital tools (i.e. online manuals) alongside artists, scientists, and coastal communities in Bintan. This digital tool focuses on mangrove and coral restoration and eco-friendly tourism, aiming to address the needs of coastal communities to determine nature-based solutions and mitigation strategies for sea level rise in Bintan, Indonesia and apply these learnings to Singapore.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in humanities, cultural anthropology, art, architecture or design, or environmental studies

• Responsible for the managerial oversight of the project’s research field trips, publishing and editorial aspects.

• Author research publications and contribute to the development of public or scholarly presentations related to the research project.

• Support the development of an evaluation rubric for the effectiveness of digital tools (ie. online manuals) for climate change mitigation

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU