Research Assistant (Environmental Sciences)
Core
Conduct watershed-scale biogeochemistry monitoring and research across Singapore's urban-to-nature stream networks to study water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus fluxes and greenhouse gas emissions.
Role type
Research Assistant (Environmental Sciences)
Builds
Field-based experiments, high-frequency sensor networks, and modelling outputs for water quality management and climate mitigation strategies.
Domain
Environmental Sciences / Biogeochemistry / Hydrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fieldwork execution, data collection, laboratory work, basic data analysis, operation of in situ sensors, mass balance modelling, stable isotope approaches, data processing and quality control, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
experience supporting field projects, troubleshooting field equipment, improving data management processes
Technologies
high-frequency in situ sensors, mass balance models, stable isotope approaches
Responsibilities
Design, install, and operate long-term and mobile aquatic monitoring stations; Support watershed-scale field campaigns to quantify biogeochemical fluxes; Operate, maintain, and calibrate high-frequency in situ sensors; Apply mass balance models and stable isotope approaches to assess biogeochemical processes; Manage, process, and analyze large high-frequency datasets; Maintain and organize field and laboratory equipment inventory; Contribute to the preparation of peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and scientific presentations
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC