Job Description

Job Purpose and Application DetailsTropical coral reefs throughout Asia are under threat from climatic change and anthropogenic stress. Declines in coral reef health combined with sea-level rise are expected to lead to structural collapse and drowning of coral reefs, undermining the ecosystem services they provide, including protecting coastal communities from coastal erosion and flooding. However, there is considerable uncertainty in these projections as there is a paucity of data on contemporary rates of reef growth on which to model future transformations. This project addresses this critical gap in knowledge, and through novel application of recent advances in high-precision measurement techniques will construct the first high-resolution direct measurements of contemporary coral reef growth in Southeast and South Asia.Invitation to ApplyThe Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore invites application for a position of a research assistant to support research on the future of coral reefs in southeast Asia. The position is expected to begin in August 2024 and will be for a period of 12 months.Application ProcedureInterested applicants are invited to apply online with the following documents, by 5 July 2024 (Friday):

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Contact details of two references

Please email Prof. Paul Kench for queries - pkench@nus.edu.sgThe RoleWorking with Professor Paul Kench the successful applicant will to support implementation of ongoing and new research focused on evaluating the growth of coral reefs in south and southeast asia. The range of duties will include:

• Systematic review and synthesis of literature on reef growth studies across Asia.
• Support for research project implementation including permit applications to establish new research sites.
• Fieldwork in coral reef locations including deployment of reef accretion frames and their measurement, carbonate budget surveys, reef sediment sampling, and deployment of instrumentation.
• Laboratory analysis including: sediment analysis (size and composition); Sediment budget calculations; testing and maintenance of field instrumentation; statistical analysis of field datasets.

Required Skills and Experience

• A bachelor\'s degree with courses undertaken in Geography and Environmental Studies.
• Experience in sedimentological analysis and laboratory work.
• Willingness to take part in fieldwork in tropical reef environments.
• Ability to swim to an advanced level.
• Advanced writing skills.

More InformationLocation: Kent Ridge CampusOrganization: Arts & Social SciencesDepartment : GeographyEmployee Referral Eligible: NoJob requisition ID : 25303

National University of Singapore