Research Fellow (Dynamic Vegetation Modelling)

Job Description

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 global vegetation dynamics and their impacts on the terrestrial carbon cycle and climate prediction. The RF is expected to use terrestrial biosphere models, Earth system models, remote sensing, and recent developments in ecological theory to simulate and deepen our understanding of vegetation dynamics.

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 a NUS Presidential Young Professorship award and a NUS Foresight grant. 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$70k/year) for the position with the consideration of years of experience postgraduate.

The duties of the Research Fellow 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 or earth system models.
• Experience with plant ecophysiology and remote sensing 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.

Application

NUS is one of the top universities in Asia, and its geography department has recently been ranked as the 6th 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.

Interested candidates should submit an application comprising:

1) a letter of interest detailing your research experience, interests, and future plans (1-2 pages);

2) a full curriculum vitae, including contact information for three references; and

3) a PDF of your best paper (optional).

For full consideration, please submit your application by December 15, 2024. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Please contact Assistant Prof. Xiangzhong (Remi) Luo (xzluo.remi@nus.edu.sg) with any questions regarding the position or application process.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : Geography

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26912