The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang technological University in Singapore invites applications for the position of Project Officer to support the SouthEast Asia SEA-level (SEA2) Program. The SEA2 Program is an interdisciplinary research programme that integrates sea-level datasets in Southeast Asia with sophisticated modelling capabilities to improve the accuracy of projections of sea-level rise and extreme sea levels, as well as their impact on coastal communities.

We are looking for someone with a passion for making Singapore and Southeast Asia a safer and more sustainable place in the face of climate change, sea-level rise, and their associate hazards, through supporting and communicating critical research on sea-level science.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate all quarterly meetings and annual meetings for the programme.
• Craft, curate and edit the programme's newsletter for dissemination once every two months.
• Assist with report writing and project management
• Communicate research outcomes to relevant stakeholders, including academics, government agencies and the public, in other forms, including annual reports, social media and other external communications.
• Assist with activity planning, progress tracking and organisation of academic events, such as research visits and conference events, as needed.
• Support in various public engagement activities with the EOS Community Engagement Office, such as events and conference activities, where possible
• Participate in and contribute to weekly meetings.
• Provide research support as needed.

Requirements:

• BSc degree in Earth Sciences, Geography, Environmental Studies, Communications, Public Policy, or another related field.
• Very well organised, with experience in project management and communications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, in order to write clear, jargon-free, and accurate reports about scientific content for a wide range of audience
• Demonstrates self-leadership and proactiveness.
• Able to work closely with other researchers and scientists (team player) to achieve desired objectives.
• Evidence of being able to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong team spirit.
• Experience with event coordination and project management is desirable.
• Familiarity with and interest in environmental sciences, sea-level rise, climate change and disaster analytics is desirable.
• be proactive and self-driven, with strong work ethics and collaborative skills

Interested applicants should submit a CV, and a statement of interest. Questions can be directed to Dr Lauriane Chardot (lchardot@ntu.edu.sg) or Professor Benjamin Horton (bphorton@ntu.edu.sg).

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU