Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Terrestrial Biosphere Model) The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Terrestrial Biosphere Model) The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow (RF) to study the terrestrial carbon cycle and water cycle in tropical Asia, primarily using terrestrial biosphere models. The RF is expected to integrate the advanced knowledge in plant physiology, remote sensing, ecological theories into terrestrial ecosystem models to improve model performance and advance our understanding of the carbon and water fluxes in tropical Asia. The ideal candidate is expected to be highly creative, have strong numerical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment. This position is funded by the NUS presidential young professor award. The initial contract will be 1 year with the possibility of extending up to 3 years, contingent on satisfactory job performance. We provide competitive salary ( S$65k/year) for the position with the consideration of years of experience postgraduate. The duties of the RF include: Model development and implementation for large scales. Application of quantitative analytical methods to large datasets. The formulation and testing of ecological hypotheses. Presentation of results at international conferences. Writing and publishing in scientific journals. Qualifications PhD in earth system science, climate science, physical geography, ecology or a related field (preferably less than 3 years postdoctoral experience). Proficient coding skills in at least one of Matlab, R and Python. Experience working with terrestrial biosphere models, land surface models or earth system models. Experience with remote sensing, eddy covariance or plant ecophysiology is a plus. Strong numerical and communication skills. Evidence of ability to publish results in relevant journals. An ability to work in an integrated team environment. Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our 1) a letter of interest with details of their research experience, interest and future plan (1-2 pages), 2) a full curriculum vitae, with contact information for three references and 3) the PDF of your best paper (optional). For full consideration, please submit your application by Oct 30th, 2022. The posting shall remain open until the position is filled. NUS is one of the top universities in Asia, and its geography department has recently been ranked as the 5th best in the world. This position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will provide chances to collaborate with researchers at both national and international institutes. Please contact Assistant Prof. Xiangzhong (Remi) Luo ([HIDDEN TEXT]) with any questions regarding the position or application process. Covid-19 Message At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required. Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.