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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 agriculture resilience in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia, a global agricultural powerhouse, is at a critical juncture as food insecurity, environmental degradation, a changing climate, and socio-economic disparities threaten its stability and resilience. The RF is expected to use remote sensing, terrestrial biosphere models, and in-situ observations to advance regional agricultural decarbonization, sustainability, food security and resilience.

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 Southeast Asia Innovation Alliance for a Global Model of Future Agri-food Systems (SIGMA). SIGMA is co-led by the University of Illinois (U. of I.) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The initial contract will be 1 year with the funding available to extend 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.

Responsibilities

• Application of quantitative analytical methods to large datasets.
• Study key trends and gaps in agricultural sustainability in Southeast Asia.
• Coordinate and organize workshops with international collaborators.
• Presentation of results at international conferences.
• Writing and publishing in scientific journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in agriculture, 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 remote sensing.
• Experience with crop physiology 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

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 June 15, 2025. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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.

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 : 28935