Research Assistant / Associate in Tsunami Hazard Mitigation
Applicants will be expected to work on project about Tsunami hazard mitigation for southern Bali and west Sumatra:
Responsibilities:
· Assist research fellow on numerical and experimental studies of tsunami interactions with mangrove forest/coral reef
models to quantify the hydrodynamic coefficients in the numerical model
· Assist research fellow on numerical and experimental studies of debris flows to validate the numerical model for
debris flows
· Work with other team members on small-scale evacuation drills
Requirements:
· Bachelor degree or Master degree in fluid mechanics-related field or equivalent, with at least one year of relevant
work experience
· At least one year experience in developing numerical code using programming language C or Fortran
· At least one year experience in working with numerical simulation of tsunami-induced inundation
· Self-driven and well-motivated team player with interest to work with other researchers and scientists to produce
high-quality research
· Experience in using hydraulics lab facilities will be a plus
The appointment will initially be made on a one-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract.
Deadline for application: Position remains open till suitable candidate is selected.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a full CV, including academic qualifications, research records and names and contact details of two referees, to: eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg
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Research Fellow in Volcanic Geology
The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is partnering volcano research groups of SE Asia to reconstruct eruptive histories of selected volcanoes and relations of those histories to nearby faults. We are seeking a Research Fellow in Volcanic geology who will design and conduct independent research to reconstruct the eruptive and related faulting history of one or two arc volcanoes in SE Asia. Selection of specific volcano(es) will be contingent on the scientific value of the site and approval of the partner agency or organization.
The successful application will have PhD in earth science within the last 5 years and demonstrated ability to unravel eruptive history from complex deposits.
The position will be based at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, but will involve up to 50% time at the selected volcano(es).
Interested applicants are required to further submit a 1-2 page scientific proposal specifying volcano, rationale for choosing that volcano, and any specific approach to the problem, in addition to their CVs.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a full CV, including academic qualifications, research records and names and contact details of two referees, to: eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg
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The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is a Research Centre of Excellence, funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education, and Nanyang Technological University. Research at EOS focuses on understanding Southeast Asia's dynamic oceans, atmosphere and tectonic plates and characterizing the tectonic, volcanic and climatic processes responsible for these hazards. These scientific characterizations will promote forecasts of natural processes that will aid governments, communities and businesses to anticipate and adapt creatively to these environmental challenges, as well as develop and implement visionary policies. More information about the Observatory can be found at www.earthobservatory.sg.
The following positions are currently available:
- Research Fellow in Regional Climate Modeling
- Research Fellows in Computational Seismology and Site Response Analysis
- Research Associate in Catastrophic Marine Inundations
- Research Associate/Assistant in Sumatran GPS Array Upgrade
- PhD Student in Regional Climate of Southeast Asia
(1) Research Fellow in Crustal Modelling
For our upcoming projects on quantification of seismic hazard and risk of cities in Southeast Asia through large-scale ground-motion simulations, we would like to invite application for:
1 appointment at Research Fellow level
The successful appointee will be required to perform the following responsibilities:
§ Construct crustal structure of the Southeast Asia region based on analysis of seismic data, using shear-wave splitting, receiver function, or other appropriate methods
§ Collaborate with other researchers on developing a computational model for the region
Applicants should possess:
§ A PhD in geophysics, seismology, or a related field, and a proven record of excellence in conducting research.
§ Proven expertise in shear-wave splitting method, receiver function method and other methods applicable for imaging structure of crust and mantle.
The appointment will initially be made on a two-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract. Selection process will commence immediately and successful appointees are expected to assume duty as soon as possible.
(2) Research Fellow / Research Associate in Tsunami Evacuation Simulation
For our upcoming project on Tsunami Hazard Mitigation for Bali and West Sumatra, we would like to invite applications for:
1 appointment at Research Fellow / Research Associate level
Applicants are required to perform the following responsibilities:
§ Construct computer models of a city or part of a city based on satellite images, topographic maps and demographic data
§ Perform numerical simulations of human and vehicular evacuation during an earthquake-tsunami event
§ Investigate the effects of collapse of structures, obstruction, human-vehicle interaction, pre-disaster education, signage, etc, in an evacuation process
§ Investigate the effectiveness of vertical evacuation facilities in tsunami risk mitigation
And should process:
- A PhD (for RF level) or a Master’s degree (for RA level) in engineering, applied physics, mathematics, or other related fields
- A proven record in conducting research on numerical simulation of human and vehicular evacuation during an earthquake-tsunami event
The appointment will initially be made on a two-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract.
(3) Research Fellow in Regional Climate Modeling
For our upcoming project on regional climate of Southeast Asia, we would like to invite applications for:
1 appointment at Research Fellow level
Applicants are required to perform the following responsibilities:
Investigate into the EL Nino-Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole
And should possess:
- PhD degree in meteorology or atmospheric science from Universities of good international standing
- Must be able to handle limited-area atmospheric models
- Experience with reanalysis datasets will be advantageous
The appointment will initially be made on a one-year fixed-term basis, renewable upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract.
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(4) Research Associate in Catastrophic Marine Inundations
For our upcoming project on catastrophic marine inundations caused by large storms and tsunami from the northern margin of the South China Sea we would like to invite applications for:
1 appointment at Research Associate level
Applicants are required to perform the following responsibilities:
And should possess:
- Bachelor degree or Master degree in sedimentology, geology, geomorphology, environmental science or equivalent
- Experience in conducting fieldwork for research
- At least one year experience in working with microfaunal analysis
- Self-driven and well-motivated team player with interest to work with other researchers and scientists to produce high-quality research
- Experience in using sedimentology laboratory facilities
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(5) Research Associate/Assistant in Telemetry for GPS Monitoring
For our upcoming project on the upgrading of the existing Sumatran GPS Array (SuGAR), we would like to invite applications for:
1 appointment at Research Assistant or Research Associate level
Applicants are required to perform the following responsibilities:
- Research, design and develop wireless protocols and hardware systems for supporting data telemetry in the Sumatran GPS Array
- Documentation of all developments
- Experimenting with the new telemetry solutions
- Deploying the telemetry solutions for the GPS Array in Sumatra
- Assist in equipment procurement
And should possess:
- Degree (Research Assistant) / Masters (Research Associate) in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering or related Engineering fields
- Knowledge/experience in the following:
- deployment of RF instruments and equipments, including satellite, cell and licensed/unlicensed band radios
- electrical and electronics systems
- networking principles (e.g. 802.11, OSI model, etc)
- Experience in one or multiple technologies like RFID, USB, wireless systems (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee), I2C, SPI, UARTs.
- Some experience in Linux-based embedded systems development
- Willing to travel to Sumatra, Indonesia, on a regular basis for experimentation and deployment of the telemetry solutions
- Ability to speak Bahasa Indonesia or Malay will be an advantage
The appointment will initially be made on a one-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension to 3 years upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract.
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(6) PhD Student in Regional Climate of Southeast Asia
For our upcoming project on regional climate of Southeast Asia, we would like to invite applications for:
1 appointment at PhD Student level
Applicants are required to perform the following responsibilities:
- Investigation of EL Nino-Southern Oscillation and Indian Ocean Dipole
And should possess:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science physics or mathematics from Universities of good international standing
- Must possess good programming skill in Fortran and have experience with LINUX OS
Scholarship available for the suitable candidate.
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Interested applicants are invited to submit a full CV, including academic qualifications, research records and names and contact details of two referees, to:
eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg
Updated on 05 Jan 2010