Senior Researcher / Researcher - Forest Ecology
Core
Lead long-term forest ecological monitoring studies and design research to inform forest management strategies for Singapore's forests.
Role type
Senior Researcher in Forest Ecology
Builds
Long-term forest study plots, research on ecosystem functioning, and policy-informing management strategies
Domain
Tropical forest ecology and conservation in Southeast Asia
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
field project management, research proposal writing, team management, data management, GIS, R programming, plant and animal identification, eco-physiology, scientific agility
Preferred skills
familiarity with Singapore forest flora/fauna, trait-based tree functional ecology, sensor technology, AI applications in ecology, Singapore Class 3 driving license
Technologies
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), R, sensors, Artificial Intelligence
Responsibilities
Lead long-term forest ecological monitoring studies; Design and execute studies on forest resilience and restoration; Collaborate internally to translate research into policy; Facilitate external research collaborations; Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences; Share science with non-scientist stakeholders through talks and media
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC