Research Associate (Tectonics – InVEST Component F)

About the role

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the InVEST Component F project. The role focuses on understanding earthquake hazard through fault geometry and rheology, and on rapid, accurate disaster quantification using remote sensing and space‑geodesy techniques.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on fault geometry, rheology and their implications for future earthquake hazards.
• Generate rapid disaster maps (damage proxies) for earthquakes and volcanic events.
• Develop and optimise InSAR processing algorithms to improve deformation mapping and change detection in Southeast Asia.
• Apply machine‑learning methods to enhance InSAR time‑series analysis and coherence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to translate research outcomes into operational applications.
• Publish at least one peer‑reviewed technical paper per year.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geomatics, Geodesy, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Hazards or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in remote sensing, image processing, inverse problems and machine learning.
• Proven experience analysing and interpreting diverse geospatial and geodetic datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Python programming
• MATLAB programming
• C and Fortran programming
• Remote sensing and InSAR processing
• Machine‑learning techniques for geodetic data
• Geospatial data analysis