Research Associate (Geophysics/ Geotechnical Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 42.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NTU in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate with a strong background in geophysical investigation, geotechnical engineering and data analytics to advance a coastal engineering project. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative research, data-driven analysis and high-quality journal publications.

The successful candidate will process and analyze geophysical/geotechnical data, develop ML algorithms for coastal engineering, supervise undergraduates, and contribute to project reports

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in geophysical/geotechnical investigation, data analytics and ML is advantageous.
• 1+ year of working or research experience in geotechnical engineering or underground engineering is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Process geophysical/geotechnical data and analyze the data using machine learning algorithms.
• Develop machine learning algorithms for coastal engineering and relevant data analysis.
• To be involved in a research project related to geotechnical engineering, particularly coastal engineering and data analytics.
• The position involves conducting research, supervising undergraduate students, and writing project reports and scientific articles.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical engineering

Geophysical investigation

Data analytics

Machine learning

Ausbildung

Master's degree in geotechnical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. It has over 50 faculty members and more than 1,500 students and is rapidly expanding its range of education and research activities. We are looking for an outstanding Research Associate with a background in geophysical investigation, geotechnical engineering, and data analytics. The incumbent will be expected to work effectively on a geophysical/geotechnical project, to perform independent and collaborative research to meet the project objectives, and to publish high-quality journal papers to promote the international reputation of the school and the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Process geophysical/geotechnical data and analyze the data using machine learning algorithms.
• Develop machine learning algorithms for coastal engineering and relevant data analysis.
• To be involved in a research project related to geotechnical engineering, particularly coastal engineering and data analytics.
• The position involves conducting research, supervising undergraduate students, and writing project reports and scientific articles.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in geophysical/geotechnical investigation, data analytics, and machine learning is an added advantage.
• Working or research experience in geotechnical engineering and/or underground engineering for at least 1 year is desirable.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with team members.
• Good verbal and written communication.

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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive