A Research Assistant position is currently available in the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS).
The Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) aims to develop, inspire and accelerate knowledge-based solutions and educate future leaders to establish the stable climate and environment necessary for resilient, just, and sustainable Southeast Asian societies.
CTP will generate knowledge and innovation across disciplines including climate and Earth science, ecology, materials science, artificial intelligence, humanities, social sciences and the arts, finance, health, and engineering. It will also translate state-of-the-art scientific results into real world solutions for Singapore, and it will transfer these solutions to Southeast Asia (SEA) and beyond.
As part of this programme, Cluster 1 PI Jingyu Wang will decipher the interrelationships between the large-scale climate conditions and local extreme events.
The Research Assistant will be based in EOS and will contribute to the evaluation and application of precipitation products and perform analysis for ENSO impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a large amount of precipitation data
Test, and visualize the precipitation products. (e.g. ERA5, IMERG, CHIRPS, CPC, and PERSIANN) for Southeast Aisa precipitation studies
Analyze the precipitation products in different dimensions
Provide scientific input and support to other ongoing projects
Publish scientific papers and present at relevant conferences
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in data management, visualization, and analysis
Proficiency in Linux-based high performance computing systems (if possible, familiar with NSCC)
Solid programming skills in Python
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV, research statement, and publication list in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to Jinyu Wang.
Review of applications will begin on 15 March 2024.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
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