Researcher/Post-Doctoral Researcher for Investigating the Role of Agro-energy Businesses in Designing Sustainable Agri-urbanism (C3243)

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80%, Singapore, fixed-term

The Future Cities Laboratory is inviting enthusiastic individuals to apply for a Researcher / Post-Doctoral Researcher position (title and remuneration will be commensurate with qualification and experience) within the research project on ‘New Urban Agendas under Planetary Urbanisation: Designing Sustainable Agri-Urbanisms.’ Under the direction of Professor Naomi C. Hanakata (NUS), the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an international and interdisciplinary team in a world-class environment which supports the professional development of its members, including advanced research facilities, teaching opportunities, diverse scientific seminars, and constructive mentoring.

Project background

‘New Urban Agendas under Planetary Urbanisation’ aims at a better understanding of processes of extended urbanisation in agricultural territories, exploring their urban potentials and formulating concrete design strategies and governance models for sustainable futures. The specific part which is investigating the role of agro-energy businesses studies the impact of renewable energy extraction practices in otherwise agriculturally defined urban territories from a spatial, social, and regulatory perspective and aims to contribute to new governance and design strategies for agri-urbanism.

Job description

The successful candidate will work proactively and independently on topics related to the spatial, social and regulatory dimension of agro-energy businesses. Research will be done in the surrounding region of Singapore. The position will also include the opportunity to gain teaching experience as well as grand call applications.

Your profile

• Master’s or PhD in Geography, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Environmental Science or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience with research in agricultural territories and preferable agro-energy businesses
• Demonstrated skills with GIS
• Basic understanding about urban planning is preferred
• Passionate about research and motivated to learn
• Highly responsible and able to work independently with integrity
• Very good English skills
• Very good communication skills
• A strong team player who is able to prioritise, multi-task and work collaboratively and harmoniously with a diverse workforce
• Teaching experience
• Both Singaporeans and foreigners are welcome to apply, but applicants must be currently residing in Singapore

Singapore-ETH Centre

The Singapore-ETH Centre provides a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment to researchers working on diverse themes focussed on sustainable and liveable cities, resilient urban systems, and patient-centric healthcare. The centre is home to a community of over 100 doctoral, postdoctoral and professorial researchers working in three main programmes: Future Cities Laboratory, Future Resilient Systems, and Future Health Technologies.

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