Research Assistant (Physical Geography/Geology/Environmental Science)

About the role

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University, is recruiting a Research Assistant for a four-year Marine Climate Change Science (MCCS) project with the National Parks Board Singapore. The project quantifies historical, modern and future sedimentation in Singapore's coastal habitats through field, laboratory and desk-based work. The RA supports a sediment monitoring programme measuring vertical accretion in mangrove forests, intertidal mudflats and seagrass meadows, working in a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and with an industry partner. The position is initially one year, with possible extension.

Key responsibilities

• Support the project team in a sediment monitoring programme in Singapore's coastal habitats.
• Collect sediment cores and surface sediment samples.
• Perform laboratory analyses including particle grain size, organic carbon and chronology development.
• Collate results for scientific reports.
• Present findings in group meetings and workshops.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed to an agreed schedule.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as physical geography, geology or environmental science.
• Experience working in intertidal environments with field, laboratory or desk-based analysis.
• Laboratory experience with coastal sediments and processing results.
• Excellent written and spoken English, as stakeholder engagement is in English.
• Ability and enthusiasm for collaborative work with international scientists and industry partners.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.