Job Description

What the role is:
The Centre of Science for Urban Nature (CSUN), a division of the National Parks Board (NParks), carries out application-focussed research in various aspects of urban greenery and ecology, including arboriculture, urban ecosystems, sustainable landscaping, greenery/conservation planning, and human-nature relationships. Our goal is to advance and apply knowledge in urban ecology and social ecology to enhance our tropical urban living environment. Under CSUN, a geospatial team will be established to support decision making in NParks' policy and operational work through advanced geospatial modelling.
What you will be working on:
[What the role is]
As part of the geospatial modelling research team at CSUN, you will focus on scoping, conducting, and managing research projects pertaining, but not limited to, ecosystem services assessment, spatial ecology, and geospatial analytics applications for urban ecosystems and accessibility-based service level assessments.
[What you will be working on]

• Conducting in-house geospatial analytics and modelling projects, including data stocktake, related to ecosystem services assessment, species distribution modelling and urban analytics for accessibility-based service level assessments.

• Scoping and managing research projects (with external collaborators or in-house projects) to advance geospatial modelling capabilities in the focus areas mentioned above, as assigned.
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders and in cross-functional teams to ensure that research findings can translate to support policy formulation and guide planning, design, development, and management of Singapore's natural capital.

What we are looking for:

• Areas of studies in a field related to geography, ecology, earth systems science, landscape, urban planning
• Experience in ecosystem services modelling
• Experience in geospatial modelling/data analytics, such as, working with large datasets to carry out spatial and statistical analysis

• Experience in collecting and working with species data for measuring and assessing biodiversity
• Conversant with one or more coding languages (e.g. R, python).

Preferably, candidates should possess:

• Research experience in ecosystem service modelling, and biodiversity assessment.
• Research experience working on park accessibility and equity models
• Research grant and/or project management experience.

• Demonstrated track record in working with multiple stakeholders (e.g. government agencies, vendors, academia etc.).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract
[What we are looking for]
As above
About National Parks Board:
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

Skills Required