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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 Requisition ID: 34556
Link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Instrumentation%29/34556-en_GB
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.
Job Requisition ID: 34554
Link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow%2C-TMSI/34554-en_GB
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