Research Associate (Environment and Health)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is looking for a candidate to join the Air Pollution and Health team under the EOS Research Institute. The role involves developing high-resolution models to simulate air pollutant distributions in urban environments. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and should have experience in developing spatial models.

This research position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant environmental studies impacting public health and sustainability. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• At least a Masters degree in atmospheric science or a related field.
• Experience in development of spatial models.
• Experience with machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply modeling techniques to simulate the spatial distribution of air pollutants.
• Engage in data collection and processing, model development and application.
• Document model development and results in reports and journals.

Skills

Development of spatial models

Data analysis

Machine learning

Education

Masters degree in atmospheric science/geography/meteorology/environment

Job description

Overview

EOS is a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University 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 information on EOS please visit http://www.earthobservatory.sg.

The Air Pollution and Health team's research of Prof. Steve Yim focuses on the interactions between climate and air quality, and the resultant impacts on public health and ecosystem. The team's ongoing research is to develop, advance and utilize the state-of-the-art multi-scale atmospheric models, along with measurement and statistical approaches, to understand the mechanisms that drive the climate-air quality interactions, and evaluate the impacts on human exposure, mosquito abundance and soil acidity.

Particular interests are in investigating air quality impacts of sectoral emissions and transboundary air pollution at multiple spatial scales, studying regional climate change due to land-use changes and global climate change, and evaluating and quantifying the effects of air pollution on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The team also assesses and develops emission control scenarios to provide scientific-based policy solutions for a sustainable environment in present and future years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply modeling techniques to simulate the spatial distribution of air pollutants in a city at a high spatial resolution.
• Engage in data collection, data processing, model development and application, and data analyses.
• Document model development and results in reports and peer-reviewed international journals.
• Complete tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• At least a Masters degree in atmospheric science/geography/meteorology/environment.
• Experience in development of spatial models, especially land-use regression models or machine learning.

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is 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, family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU