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Job description for Research Fellow, Environment & Climate Risk (IPUR) at Lloyd's Register Foundation Institute, National University of Singapore

The Research Fellow will be a member of the IPUR research team, working under the Lead Scientist (Environment & Climate) to help deliver IPUR's research programme on risk perceptions and communications in the field of environment and climate. Specifically, the RF will focus on the estimation of the human cost of coastal flooding in Singapore, in addition to providing support in project and grant management and the work of the Institute generally. Responsibilities will include literature review, model development, quantitative and spatial data collection and analysis, preparation of policy and scholarly publications and conference presentations.

Candidates should have a PhD in civil or environmental engineering and have an interest in and awareness of climate and environmental issues in Singapore. All candidates should have a strong willingness to learn about new topics and methods. Applicants with experience in numerical modelling, flood risk assessment, and programming preferred. Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities of the full-time research fellow include:

Collect and manage primary and/or secondary data for research projects
Develop and employ flood models
Perform quantitative data analysis
Write literature reviews, research briefings and summaries
Preparation of grant and institute reporting requirements for stakeholders
Provide general support for IPUR activities

This is a 12-month, onsite position in Singapore.

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Qualifications

PhD in civil or environmental engineering
Strong analytical skills
Good organisational skills
Excellent spoken and written English

Application Procedure

Please include the following documents in the application:

A cover letter (max. 1 page), with a brief statement of relevant expertise
Curriculum vitae including a list of academic publications
Details of two referees, including at least one academic referee, who can comment on the applicant's abilities and experience

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National University of Singapore did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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