Research Associate – Resilient Urbanisation & Natural Ecosystems

About the role

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTU is seeking a Research Associate to support the Cities of Tomorrow (CoT) R&D project, Vertical 5: City in Nature. The role focuses on generating resilient urban solutions and advancing research on natural ecosystems in the context of climate change.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and conduct field tests, including on‑site data collection and documentation.
• Capture photographic data and create accurate 3D models using photogrammetry techniques.
• Compile, organise, and maintain experimental and field‑test data in structured databases.
• Support data processing and analysis with appropriate computational tools.
• Assist in budget preparation and expenditure tracking for the project.
• Contribute to technical reports, research deliverables, and peer‑reviewed journal manuscripts.
• Collaborate closely with project team members to ensure timely, high‑quality outputs.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a STEM‑related discipline (e.g., engineering, science, computer science).
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based research environment and participate in fieldwork.
• Strong attention to detail for data collection, recording, and management.
• Good written and oral communication skills for technical reporting and publications.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence and willingness to travel for field tests.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of MATLAB for data processing.
• Proficiency in Python for analysis and scripting.
• Experience with photogrammetry techniques and related software.
• Ability to develop 3D models from photographs using 3D modelling software.