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Department of Geography at National University of Singapore: Research Fellow in Remote Sensing of Blue Carbon

ABOUT NUS
The QS World University rankings regularly place NUS in the top 15 universities in the world and number one in Asia. The NUS Department of Geography is similarly ranked the 5th geography department in the world. See .

INVITATION TO APPLY
The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Blue Carbon. The aim of this project is to undertake national blue carbon accounting to show the potential for blue carbon to contribute to Singapore\'s greenhouse gas reporting and climate change targets. The position is expected to begin in December 2023 or soon thereafter. The position will be for a period of up to 3 years, subject to performance review.

THE ROLE

• You will be part of a research team that studies carbon dynamics in Singapore\'s coastal ecosystems
• Develop geospatial data products of blue carbon stocks and gaseous fluxes estimates in Singapore
• Provide additional help collect field data on blue carbon stocks and gaseous fluxes
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate students and research staff working on Blue Carbon and associated ecosystem services

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT * The appointment will be tenable for a maximum period of 3 years

• The position comes with very competitive remuneration
• Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for provident fund benefits

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants should submit the following via email to Assistant Professor Hao TANG ( ) by 20 Oct:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae, with complete list of publications
• At least one sample of published work
• A research statement (maximum 2 pages) explaining the candidate\'s past research experience; most impactful publications; and aptitude in relation to the job description
• Contact information for 3 referees (one of your referees has to be your PhD advisor)

Interviews (including over Zoom) are expected to begin in mid-Nov 2023 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information contact Assistant Professor Hao TANG ( ).

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A PhD in environmental sciences, geography, earth system science, or similar discipline
• Experience in aerial and satellite data processing (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel, lidar)
• Good knowledge of geostatistics and sampling design
• Programming skills in R, Python or similar
• Publication records commensurate with career stage
• Highly organized and proactive
• Ability to work independently

More Information

Location: Block AS2-03-01
Organization: National University of Singapore
Department: Geography
Employee Referral Eligible:
Job requisition ID: 22277

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Additional Information

Where to apply Website

STATUS: EXPIRED

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