NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Hiring! Full Time Research Assistant (GIS, ES - LCA) in West Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 4,000 - Ricebowl

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

NUS Career Portal link - *************

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on ecosystem service (ES), geospatial analytics, GIS and map-based tool development. 

The Research Assistant will focus on developing assessment methods by integrating ecosystem service assessment, life cycle assessment and geospatial analysis, and develop a map-based tool to support decision-making for climate adaptation and resilient coastal infrastructure. 

Job Requirements

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and background in the following areas:

1.    Development of ecosystem service assessment and environmental assessment methods for hard engineering, hybrid, and nature-based coastal protection solutions. 
2.    Development of methods to integrate LCA, ecosystem service assessment, and cost-benefit analysis through common spatial temporal frameworks. 
3.    Development of GIS-based spatial analysis and decision-support tools for infrastructure and coastal protection measures. 

Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: environmental modelling; environmental impact assessment; GIS or spatial data analysis; ability to code and develop map based tools. 

Candidates should demonstrate analytical skills, research potential, and the willingness to work across disciplines. The successful candidate will work with other researchers and students at National University of Singapore. 

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and selected publications, if available, to Assistant Professor Vincent Gan at ************* before 15 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.