Research Fellow (Mangrove Palynology/Sedimentology)

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is a University Research Institute at NTU with a mission to conduct fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

EOS invites applications for a Research Fellow in palynology (pollen) and sedimentology research relating to tropical mangrove environments in Singapore. The position will involve the use of sedimentary cores to reconstruct the geomorphic evolution of mangrove systems and investigate mangrove survival thresholds and ecological tipping points relating to past sea-level change. The position is a key component of the Marine Climate Chance Science (MCCS) Programme aimed at assessing the long-term viability of mangroves as nature-based climate solutions in Singapore. The candidate will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Kyle Morgan and Research Assistant Professor Stephen Chua, as well as a team of leading international scientists to understand the response of Singapore’s coastal and marine ecosystems to anthropogenic and climate change impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pollen grain counts with accurate identification of species (including statistical methods related to pollen analysis)

• Manage, guide and train student interns/PhD students/Research staff in pollen preparation and analysis

• Maintenance of documentation, including inhouse data repository, and GitHub repository, if applicable

• Publish the scientific outcomes of this research in high quality, peer-reviewed, international scientific journals

• Perform other relevant research tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator

• Develop and conduct laboratory protocols for core-based sediment and microfossil sample preparation (e.g., pollen slides) and analysis

• Manage and procure lab resources/equipment/chemicals relating to sediment and pollen analysis

• Prepare sediment and microfossil samples for age dating (i.e., 14C, 210Pb, 137Cs)

• Coordinate between multiple research partners involved in the project and explore additional research directions

Job Requirements:

• PhD in environmental science, earth science or related topics

• Strong competence and experience in pollen preparation, identification and data analysis

• Established in the field with a good record of publications

• Excellent English written and communication skills

• Independence in research direction and team spirit

• Team player and willingness to collaborate

• Able to mentor undergraduate and PhD students

• Self-driven and able to work independently

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to learn

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

Hiring Institution: NTU