Seismic Data Scientist: Dense Arrays & DAS Expert

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University’s Asian School of the Environment seeks a Research Associate to advance seismic data processing, DAS analysis, and coastal hazard monitoring using dense seismic arrays. The successful candidate will work under Asst Prof Voon Hui Lai and contribute to methodological development and field campaigns.

The role emphasizes publication in peer‑reviewed journals, mentoring junior researchers, and collaborating across disciplines to address seismic and environmental

Qualifications

• Masters in Earth science, geophysics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic source detection, seismoacoustics, signal processing, waveform modelling, or environmental seismology.
• Proven experience analyzing dense seismic array data and/or distributed acoustic sensing.
• Proven experience planning and conducting geophysical field deployments.
• Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
• Strong publication record in leading Tier 1 journals.
• Excellent written and verbal English communications for international stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prepare scientific manuscripts and present at international conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies to detect, characterize, and model seismic, coastal hazards and other environmental signals recorded on dense seismic and fibre-optic sensing data.
• Plan and conduct field deployments using seismic and distributed acoustic sensing systems.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to undergraduate students, Research Assistants, and Research Associates, supporting their research development while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing research environment.
• Build and maintain effective collaborations with project team members, researchers, and external partners, contributing to research planning, scientific discussions, and the successful achievement of project objectives and deliverables.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Seismic processing

Seismoacoustics

Education

Master's degree in Earth science/geophysics

Tools

DAS

Seismic field equipment

Job description

Nanyang Technological University’s Asian School of the Environment seeks a Research Associate to advance seismic data processing, DAS analysis, and coastal hazard monitoring using dense seismic arrays. The successful candidate will work under Asst Prof Voon Hui Lai and contribute to methodological development and field campaigns.

The role emphasizes publication in peer‑reviewed journals, mentoring junior researchers, and collaborating across disciplines to address seismic and environmental