Research Associate / Assistant (Rice Paddy Mapping in Southeast Asia)

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Date: 12 Sep 2024

Location: ARTS & SOC SC, Kent Ridge Campus, SG

Company: National University of Singapore

Job Description

This project aims to establish a circa 2020 baseline rice reference map and calibrate it using high-resolution satellite imagery or commercial satellite imagery, producing a detailed accuracy assessment report of the rice paddy map over targeted regions.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Visual interpretation of high-resolution satellite imageries and create training samples for rice paddies
  • Compile and evaluate historical reference maps and datasets
  • Create rice paddy maps over targeted regions and write summary report

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • A MS or BS in environmental sciences, geography, civil engineering, earth system sciences, statistics, or a related field.
  • Experience with programming languages (R, Python, MATLAB or similar)
  • Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, ENVI, QGIS)
  • Good understanding in statistics/data science
  • Highly organized and proactive, and with the ability to work independently

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Google Earth Engine
  • Experience with digital image processing
  • Experience with research and data management

Terms of Appointment and Application Process

Terms of Appointment:

  1. The appointment will be tenable for a maximum period of 18 months.
  2. The position comes with very competitive remuneration
  3. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for provident fund benefits

 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send the following application materials to Professor Hao Tang at hao.tang@nus.edu.sg:

  1. Resume: A detailed CV in English.
  2. Personal Statement: A statement in English that includes your motivation for applying, research experience, and future plans.
  3. References: Contact information for at least two referees.

 

The research group will provide full support to the selected candidates in both project implementation and personal development.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : Geography

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26321