Research Associate (Satellite data assimilation & weather prediction) Full-time

Research Associate Position

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. With over 3,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 4th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world's largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

EEE / Satellite Research Centre (SaRC):

SaRC is dedicated to performing R&D projects in space science and technology. SaRC has successfully developed, launched, and operated 13 satellites in orbit (2023). The Centre has more than 12 years of accumulated experience and data for satellite design and operation. SaRC has a full-fledged of facilities to realize spacecraft simulation, testing, integration, and operation. The engineering laboratory, clean rooms and mission control room are equipped with specialized equipment such as the thermal vacuum chamber and S/X band 6.1m antenna dish. SaRC is working closely with local SME, regional MNC, universities, and space agencies. The objective is to share and collaborate with international expertise to achieve excellence in space.

Key Job Purpose:

We are looking for a Research Associate to work on data assimilation system for regional numerical weather prediction (NWP) system. The role will focus on exploring and adding new space-based observations in the next-generation NWP system jointly developed by the Climate and Weather Research Alliance Singapore (CAWRAS). The candidate needs to have a good working knowledge in data assimilation methods such as 3D/$D-var, Ensemble methods and Kalman filters. Familiarity w JEDI-based data assimilation system is a good advantage. Prior knowledge and experience in satellite observation, pre-processing, quality control, error modelling and correction are an advantage. Good programming experience is required (eg: Python, Fortran, C++).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assimilate new satellite observations
• Analyze the impact of data assimilation on weather prediction
• Perform data-preprocessing, quality control, error modelling and correction
• Write reports and scientific publications

Job Requirements:

• Master qualification degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related field
• Familiarity w data assimilation and data processing
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in programming and analysis
• Competent in data analysis and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

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

Hiring Institution: NTU