Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Terrestrial Biosphere Model)
The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow (RF) to study the terrestrial carbon cycle and water cycle in tropical Asia, primarily using terrestrial biosphere models. The RF is expected to integrate the advanced knowledge in plant physiology, remote sensing, ecological theories into terrestrial ecosystem models to improve model performance and advance our understanding of the carbon and water fluxes in tropical Asia.
The ideal candidate is expected to be highly creative, have strong numerical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work in a diverse environment. This position is funded by the NUS presidential young professor award. The initial contract will be 1 year with the possibility of extending up to 3 years, contingent on satisfactory job performance. We provide competitive salary (> S$65k/year) for the position with the consideration of years of experience postgraduate.
The duties of the RF include:
Model development and implementation for large scales.
Application of quantitative analytical methods to large datasets.
The formulation and testing of ecological hypotheses.
Presentation of results at international conferences.
Writing and publishing in scientific journals.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should submit an application comprising: 1) a letter of interest with details of their research experience, interest and future plan (1-2 pages), 2) a full curriculum vitae, with contact information for three references and 3) the PDF of your best paper (optional). For full consideration, please submit your application by Oct 30th, 2022. The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
NUS is one of the top universities in Asia, and its geography department has recently been ranked as the 5th best in the world. This position offers an excellent environment for working with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team and will provide chances to collaborate with researchers at both national and international institutes.
Please contact Assistant Prof. Xiangzhong (Remi) Luo (xzluo.remi@nus.edu.sg) with any questions regarding the position or application process.
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More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Arts & Social Sciences
Department : Geography
Employee Referral Eligible: Yes
Job requisition ID : 17562
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