Job Description

[What the role is]
We are looking for individuals with passion and interest in understanding and predicting the weather and climate. You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. You will provide advisories, early warnings and alerts of meteorological, environmental and geophysical hazards to the general public and key customers such as the civil aviation sector. We are equipped with state-of-the-art computer weather prediction models and advanced weather monitoring tools such as Doppler weather radar, satellite reception systems and wind profiler radars to support forecasting operations. Officers will also have opportunities to participate in international conferences and seminars.

[What you will be working on]

You will join Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s national weather authority and play an important role in safeguarding Singapore from weather and environmental hazards, and contribute to a climate-resilient Singapore.

Professional training in Meteorology will be provided. After a stint in operational forecasting, Officers may also pursue other areas such as climate and weather research where they may be offered a postgraduate scholarship in Atmospheric/Climate Science or related studies.

The job scope will include but not limited to the following:

Operational forecasting (on shift work)

Analyse data from computer weather prediction models and meteorological observation systems such as Doppler weather radar, satellite systems and wind profilers

Conduct research studies to advance our understanding and prediction capabilities in tropical weather and climate

Engage and work closely with general public, media and users from different sectors on weather-related topics

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

Degree in Physics, Mathematics or Meteorology

Good command of spoken and written English and excellent communication skills

Good knowledge in Information Technology, with working experience in scientific programming. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R

Able to perform shift work including on weekends and public holidays

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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