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Job Title: Research Assistant (Instrumentation)

Duties and Responsiilities

  • Acquisition of oceanographic parameters such as salinity, temperature, turbidity through deployment of multi-sensor systems.
  • Participate in regular field trips onboard research vessels (more frequently when required).
  • Conduct pre-field preparations, logistics coordination, and post-field checks.
  • Troubleshoot instruments in real-time under field conditions, including at sea.
  • Set up, calibrate, maintain and conduct instruments verification.
  • Liaise with R&D engineers and vendors for routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and calibration support.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance, calibration records, servicing logs, and post processing procedures.
  • Perform post-processing of collected datasets.
  • Conduct QA/QC to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
  • Statistical analysis, interpretation and report writing.
  • Develop, refine, and manage Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments.
  • Support procurement of consumables and equipment required for field and lab operations

Qualifications and Requirements

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • Hold a degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, STEM or a related field.
  • Are proficient in data processing and analysis using Python (or equivalent software).
  • Are comfortable working at sea and troubleshooting equipment under non-ideal conditions.
  • Enjoy understanding how systems work and studying technical manuals and instrument documentation.
  • Have mechanical/electrical aptitude and workshop skills for equipment maintenance and fault finding.
  • Are resourceful, independent and able to troubleshoot problems and learn new equipment quickly.
  • Are meticulous and detail-oriented.
  • Works well in a small, collaborative team environment.
  • Are flexible with working hours when required for field activities.

Job Title: Research Fellow, TMSI

Duties and Responsiilities

  • Development and validation of NEMO regional ocean circulation and biogeochemical modelling for the South-east Asia region.
  • Write reports and publish high-quality journal papers.
  • Present research findings at international conferences.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • PhD in Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or other related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience.
  • Strong knowledge of physical oceanography, ocean climate studies, regional ocean circulation and modelling.
  • Experience in modelling of biogeochemical cycles, trophic interactions including human activities.
  • Experience in environmental impact assessment of toxic pollutants in coastal ocean including eutrophication, suspended and bottom sediments.
  • Understanding of radionuclide spill behaviour in aquatic systems.
  • Experience with NEMO and radionuclide dispersion modelling is preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in sediment transport modelling and marine food-web studies would be an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments and shell scripting.
  • Experience working with HPC systems and supercomputing environments.
  • Good programming skills in languages such as Fortran and Python.
  • Experience in processing and analysing large-scale datasets in NetCDF format using tools such as Python, MATLAB, CDO, NCO, and Ferret/PyFerret.
  • Experience in handling and analysing satellite, in-situ, and reanalysis datasets would be an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Resourceful, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining a high level of professional integrity.

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