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Job Description

This project aims to establish a circa 2020 baseline rice reference map and calibrate it using high-resolution satellite imagery or commercial satellite imagery, producing a detailed accuracy assessment report of the rice paddy map over targeted regions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Visual interpretation of high-resolution satellite imageries and create training samples for rice paddies
• Compile and evaluate historical reference maps and datasets
• Create rice paddy maps over targeted regions and write summary report

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• A MS or BS in environmental sciences, geography, civil engineering, earth system sciences, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience with programming languages (R, Python, MATLAB or similar)
• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, ENVI, QGIS)
• Good understanding in statistics/data science
• Highly organized and proactive, and with the ability to work independently

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Google Earth Engine
• Experience with digital image processing
• Experience with research and data management

Terms of Appointment and Application Process

Terms of Appointment:

1. The appointment will be tenable for a maximum period of 18 months.
2. The position comes with very competitive remuneration
3. Singapore citizens and permanent residents are eligible for provident fund benefits

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send the following application materials to the NUS Career Portal:

1. Resume: A detailed CV in English.
2. Personal Statement: A statement in English that includes your motivation for applying, research experience, and future plans.
3. References: Contact information for at least two referees.

The research group will provide full support to the selected candidates in both project implementation and personal development.