Research Assistant – Tropical Marine & Coastal Systems

About the role

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University seeks a Research Assistant to support interdisciplinary studies of Singapore’s coastal ecosystems. The role combines field, laboratory, and analytical work to assess how mangrove and coral reef systems can sustain protection under climate stressors such as sea‑level rise and marine heatwaves.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork in mangrove and coral reef habitats, including sediment core collection and ecological surveys.
• Perform sedimentological, palaeoecological (e.g., pollen) and geochemical analyses such as total organic carbon and carbonate content.
• Deploy, maintain, and retrieve environmental sensors like temperature loggers, and analyse the resulting datasets.
• Apply microscopy and GIS‑based spatial analysis for habitat mapping and data interpretation.
• Support data analysis, scientific reporting, and manuscript preparation.
• Assist with project logistics, procurement, and coordination of field and laboratory activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Marine Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in field and laboratory work within coastal or marine environments.
• Familiarity with sediment analysis, palaeoecology, or geochemical techniques is preferred.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork abilities, with capacity to work in challenging field conditions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in GIS.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R or Python.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research on climate resilience of coastal ecosystems.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and field sites.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment committed to equality of opportunity.