Research Fellow (Humanities/Geography/Geosciences)
Core
Conduct critical and creative spatial analysis of the historical and contemporary environmental impact of tin mining on Bangka Island, integrating geoscience, humanities, and mapping techniques.
Role type
Research Fellow (Humanities/Geography/Geosciences)
Builds
Remote sensing, GIS, and mapping driven research project on tin mining impacts.
Domain
Environmental science, critical mineral extraction, Southeast Asia geopolitics
Required skills
GIS, remote sensing, mapping/visualization, graphic design, primary research, data analysis, landscape change visualization
Preferred skills
Geology, geography, architecture, exhibition management, advanced visual communications
Technologies
GIS, remote sensing software, mapping tools
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver a creative and ambitious remote sensing, GIS, and mapping driven research project over two years on the impact of tin mining on Bangka Island; Conduct cutting edge advanced interdisciplinary research potentially bridging humanities and geosciences; Conduct in-depth primary research in the field, archive, public and private databases; Visualise landscape change on Bangka Island and tin commodity chains over time; Participate in the intellectual development of the Mining Mineral Life research group, contributing to the organizing and roll-out of an international conference, regular seminars, and public programming; Contribute research and creativity to field defining publications in leading scholarly venues and high impact public engagement.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent researcher