Research Assistant
at NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR
Singapore, Southeast, Singapore -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 18 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 19 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Geography,Processing,Sar,Stakeholder Engagement,Data Science,Programming Languages,Geospatial Data,Lidar | No | No |
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Description:
A Research Assistant position is currently available in the Asian School of the Environment (ASE).
ASE at Nanyang Technological University is a diverse school focusing on the connections between geosciences, ecology, society and Earth systems. Our approach integrates these disciplines to examine big environmental challenges both in Southeast Asia and globally. We conduct cutting-edge research on topics that include ecology, geohazards, climate change, sea-level rise, environmental sustainability, conservation of environment and biodiversity, and interactions between environment and society.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in natural science, climate science, geography, data science, engineering, or a related field is mandatory
- Prior experience with the collecting, processing and analysis of remote sensing data (e.g., optical, LiDAR, SAR) for the study of natural ecosystems is preferred
- Proficient in stakeholder engagement
- Ability in handling geospatial data and conducting geospatial analysis and modelling
- Competent in statistical analyses and data visualisation tools
- Skills with coding/scripting using R and/or Python programming languages
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Highly self-motivated, independent, and a team player
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NT
Responsibilities:
- Investigate the importance of other effective area-based conservation measures around Southeast Asia (e.g. coastal community-managed landscapes)
- Contribute to a better understanding of alternative non-market-based conservation measures through data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings
- Handle acquisition and processing of spatial data, statistical analyses, report writing and manuscript preparation and provision of administrative support on research-related matters
- Support the development of policy-relevant and multidisciplinary conservation research
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Other
Software Engineering
Graduate
Natural science climate science geography data science engineering or a related field is mandatory
Proficient
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Singapore, Singapore