Research Fellow: Tin Mining & Landscape Visualization

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to conduct critical spatial analysis of tin mining on Bangka Island, combining geoscience, humanities, and visual design. The role focuses on estimating volumes, tailings morphologies, and global commodity chains over two years, with remote sensing, GIS, and archival work.

Candidates should hold a PhD and have strong skills in GIS, remote sensing, and visualization tools, plus the ability to work independently and meet tight

Qualifications

• PhD in any discipline completed by the start date.
• Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, and visualization software.
• Ability to conceptualize and deliver an original two-year research project.

Responsibilities

• Develop a remote sensing, GIS, and mapping driven study on tin mining impact.
• Map and visualize landscape change on Bangka Island over time.
• Integrate humanities and geosciences in interdisciplinary research.
• Conduct in-depth field and archival research.
• Support the organization of conferences, seminars, and public programming.
• Contribute to high-impact publications.

Skills

GIS

Remote sensing

Graphic design

Data visualization

Education

PhD degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to conduct critical spatial analysis of tin mining on Bangka Island, combining geoscience, humanities, and visual design. The role focuses on estimating volumes, tailings morphologies, and global commodity chains over two years, with remote sensing, GIS, and archival work.

Candidates should hold a PhD and have strong skills in GIS, remote sensing, and visualization tools, plus the ability to work independently and meet tight