Research Assistant (Ecology/ Geography/ Biology) Full-time

Climate Transformation Programme Research Assistant

The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.

CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.

As part of this programme, Cluster 3 on Climate Mitigation will develop pathways for vegetation-based carbon dioxide removal.

The Research Assistant will be based in EOS and will assist with project management, logistics, event planning and supporting the development of research outputs.

EOS is a University Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management and event planning
• Database creation on reforestation sites
• Development of dashboard to display reforestation sites
• Support development of research outputs
• Support logistics for team

Job Requirements:

• Have a bachelor's degree in either ecology, geography, biology
• Experience working in peatswamp forests in Southeast Asia
• Experience in project management and event planning

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV and in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to Janice Lee (janicelee@ntu.edu.sg).

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

Review of applications will begin on immediately.

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