Research Assistant (Tropical Marine and Coastal Systems)

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

For more details, please view https://earthobservatory.sg/

We are looking for a Research Assistant to support interdisciplinary research on Singapore’s coastal ecosystems. The role focuses on field, laboratory, and analytical work to evaluate the capacity of mangrove and coral reef systems to provide sustained protection under climate stress, including sea-level rise and marine heatwaves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fieldwork in mangrove and coral reef environments, including sediment core collection and ecological surveys

• Perform sedimentological, palaeoecological (pollen), and geochemical analyses (e.g., TOC, carbonate)

• Deploy and maintain environmental sensors (e.g., temperature loggers) and analyse associated datasets

• Apply microscopy and GIS-based spatial analysis for habitat mapping and data interpretation

• Support data analysis, scientific reporting, and manuscript preparation

• Assist with project logistics, procurement, and coordination of field and lab activities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Marine Science, or related field

• Experience in field and laboratory work in coastal or marine environments

• Familiarity with sediment analysis, palaeoecology, or geochemical techniques preferred

• Proficiency in GIS and/or data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python)

• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work in challenging field conditions

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.

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