Job Description

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang technological University in Singapore invites applications for the position of Project Officer to support the SouthEast Asia SEA-level (SEA2) Program. The SEA2 Program is an interdisciplinary research programme that integrates sea-level datasets in Southeast Asia with sophisticated modelling capabilities to improve the accuracy of projections of sea-level rise and extreme sea levels, as well as their impact on coastal communities.

We are looking for someone with a passion for making Singapore and Southeast Asia a safer and more sustainable place in the face of climate change, sea-level rise, and their associate hazards, through supporting and communicating critical research on sea-level science.

Key Responsibilities

Organise and coordinate all quarterly meetings and annual meetings for the programme.

Craft, curate and edit the programme\xe2\x80\x99s newsletter for dissemination once every two months.

Assist with report writing and project management

Communicate research outcomes to relevant stakeholders, including academics, government agencies and the public, in other forms, including annual reports, social media and other external communications.

Assist with activity planning, progress tracking and organisation of academic events, such as research visits and conference events, as needed.

Support in various public engagement activities with the EOS Community Engagement Office, such as events and conference activities, where possible

Participate in and contribute to weekly meetings.

Provide research support as needed.

Requirements:

BSc degree in Earth Sciences, Geography, Environmental Studies, Communications, Public Policy, or another related field.

Very well organised, with experience in project management and communications.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, in order to write clear, jargon-free, and accurate reports about scientific content for a wide range of audience

Demonstrates self-leadership and proactiveness.

Able to work closely with other researchers and scientists (team player) to achieve desired objectives.

Evidence of being able to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong team spirit.

Experience with event coordination and project management is desirable.

Familiarity with and interest in environmental sciences, sea-level rise, climate change and disaster analytics is desirable.

be proactive and self-driven, with strong work ethics and collaborative skills

Interested applicants should submit a CV, and a statement of interest. Questions can be directed to Dr Lauriane Chardot (lchardot@ntu.edu.sg) or Professor Benjamin Horton (bphorton@ntu.edu.sg).

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University