Research Associate (Geology)

The Earth Observatory of Singapore seeks a Research Associate with expertise in GIS and geology as applied to active tectonics to participate in research on faults and earthquakes around Southeast Asia. The candidate will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Judith Hubbard and will collaborate with other members of the Tectonics group to understand tectonic evolution, map fault geometries, and evaluate related hazards. 

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory in Singapore (EOS) at NTU Singapore is a national science Research Center of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.

Job Responsibilities

• Integrating seismotectonic data in a GIS environment

• Implementing geophysical codes to assess earthquake and related hazards

• Comparing past seismic behavior to recent earthquake records

• Supporting members of the research group with GIS needs

• Interpretation of results

• Publication of results

Job Requirements

• MS in Geology or related field

• Experience in geological and geophysical studies of active faults

• Expertise in GIS as applied to the Earth sciences

• Experience with coding

• Enthusiasm, good team work, good communication, good figure-making skills, the ability to conduct independent research and write papers, interest in earthquake hazards

Applicants are invited to submit a detailed CV, statement of interest (up to 1 page), and the names of 2 referees. Review of applications will begin immediately. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .

The Earth Observatory of Singapore seeks a Research Associate with expertise in GIS and geology as applied to active tectonics to participate in research on faults and earthquakes around Southeast Asia. The candidate will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Judith Hubbard and will collaborate with other members of the Tectonics group to understand tectonic evolution, map fault geometries, and evaluate related hazards. 

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked 11th globally. It is also placed 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. The Earth Observatory in Singapore (EOS) at NTU Singapore is a national science Research Center of Excellence. Its mission is to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, toward safer and more sustainable societies.

Job Responsibilities

• Integrating seismotectonic data in a GIS environment

• Implementing geophysical codes to assess earthquake and related hazards

• Comparing past seismic behavior to recent earthquake records

• Supporting members of the research group with GIS needs

• Interpretation of results

• Publication of results

Job Requirements

• MS in Geology or related field

• Experience in geological and geophysical studies of active faults

• Expertise in GIS as applied to the Earth sciences

• Experience with coding

• Enthusiasm, good team work, good communication, good figure-making skills, the ability to conduct independent research and write papers, interest in earthquake hazards

Applicants are invited to submit a detailed CV, statement of interest (up to 1 page), and the names of 2 referees. Review of applications will begin immediately. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here .