Research Associate (Ecosystem Services)
Research Associate (Ecosystem Services)
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Job Description
The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) is an interdisciplinary school that will be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates Earth and environmental sciences to build an understanding of our planet and environment and to address key issues of environmental sustainability and its impact on society. For more details please view Research Associate will have knowledge of ecosystem services assessment ecological engineering social sciences carbon policy environmental science and/or similar coastal environmental issues at the policy-academic interface. They will work closely with the research team for the Ecosystem services provided by current and future coastal defences including recreation and education.
Key Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will collaborate closely with the project team primarily assessing ecosystem services and supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) in meeting the objectives outlined in the project work plan. The researcher will be responsible for assisting with identification and analysis if ecosystem services social science data collection collation and analysis of current ecosystem services and artificial coastline data and assisting with data management. The successful applicant will assist in all aspects of the work package. This will additionally include conducting literature reviews of relevant articles and information managing and analyzing ecological and socioeconomic datasets related to coastal ecosystem services in Singapore and conducting field work to collect new data.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of Masters degree in Environmental Science Geography Social Sciences or a closely related field.
Good understanding and working knowledge of spatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS QGIS etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and proactive
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Positive working attitude both in a team and independently
As the position requires stakeholder engagement in English candidate must be fluent in English
Familiar with data analysis software (e.g. R Matlab SPSS Primer or Python)
Experience with data analysis techniques (e.g. ANOVA PCA Regression MDNS)
Experience with ecosystem service identification and analysis
Excellent data management and analysis skills
ASE seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit regardless of age race gender religion marital status family responsibilities or disability.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interests. Applicants will be asked to appear for interview (including online). For further information on the project please contact Dr Natasha Bhatia (). Evaluation of application starts immediately until the position is filled.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
