The Centre of Science for Urban Nature (CSUN), a division of the National Parks Board (NParks), carries out application-focussed research in various aspects of urban greenery and ecology, including arboriculture, urban ecosystems, sustainable landscaping and human-nature relationships. Our goal is to advance and apply knowledge in urban ecology and social ecology to enhance our tropical urban living environment. Under CSUN, a geospatial team will be established to support decision making in NParks policy and operational work through advanced geospatial modelling.
Researcher/Senior Researcher (CSUN/GML)
National Parks Board
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the geospatial modelling research team at CSUN, you will focus on scoping, conducting, and managing research projects pertaining, but not limited to, spatial ecology, ecosystem services assessment, and geospatial analytics applications for urban ecology and ecosystems. Specifically, your duties include:
• Scoping and managing research projects (with external collaborators or in-house projects) to advance geospatial modelling capabilities in the focus areas mentioned above, as assigned.
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders and in cross-functional teams to ensure that research findings can translate to support policy formulation and guide planning, design, development, and management of Singapore’s natural capital.
• Conducting in-house geospatial analytics and modelling projects.
What we are looking for
• Masters or PhD in a field related to geography, landscape, urban greenery, forest ecology, and freshwater ecology.
• Demonstrated track record in quantifying ecosystem services and/ or urban ecological processes.
• Demonstrated track record in using Geographic Information Systems/ Remote Sensing as a research tool.
• Demonstrated track record in working with multiple stakeholders (e.g. government agencies, vendors, academia etc.).
• Conversant with one or more coding languages (e.g. R, python).
Preferably, candidates should possess
• Research experience on ecological connectivity modelling, ecosystem services of blue-green infrastructure and/or multi-criteria decision-making
• Research grant and/or project management experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.