Research Engineer (Data-driven understanding of weather extremes)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for Research Engineer positions in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) focusing on climate change, weather forecasts, and risk assessment using AI techniques.

The successful candidate will develop an AI-based weather forecast model and perform risk assessment on climate extremes and multi-sector dynamics, contributing to scholarly papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience coding in Python, R, or Shell.
• Ability to write papers for leading journals/conferences.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop an AI-based weather forecast model.
• Perform risk assessment on climate extremes and multi-sector dynamics.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, hydrology, water resources engineering, optimization, seasonal forecasting, machine learning, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Python

R

Shell

Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are requested for Research Engineer positions on climate change, weather forecasts, and risk assessment of climate extremes using the latest AI techniques in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

The selected Research Engineer is required to:

• Develop an AI-based weather forecast model.
• Perform risk assessment on climate extremes and multi-sector dynamics.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, hydrology, water resources engineering, optimization, seasonal forecasting, machine learning, or from similar programs.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience in developing complex computer codes, e.g. in Python, R, or Shell.
• Ability to construct and write papers for leading research journals and conferences.
• Good written and spoken communication
• Open to fixed-term contract