Researcher/Snr Researcher (Dashboard) (GML)-Contract

[What you will be working on]

As part of our Geospatial Modelling team, you'll lead efforts to develop map applications to visualize and translate models developed by researchers into decision making tools for our users:

•    Architect and develop map applications for decision making: Develop and architect infrastructure to build interactive geospatial dashboards and visualisation tools that enable policymakers to explore ecosystem services models (e.g. thermal cooling, stormwater management, recreational benefits) and accessibility metrics for evidence-based land use planning

•    Applications with user-friendly interfaces: Create user-friendly analytical interfaces that integrate spatial ecology models and ecosystem services assessments into NParks' policy workflows, making complex data accessible to non-technical stakeholders

•    Translating analytics into visual insights: Transform large-scale geospatial datasets and modelling outputs into clear, actionable visualisations that support real-time policy decisions and operational planning

•    Collaborating with end-users: Work closely with policymakers, planners, and cross-functional teams to understand their decision-making needs and iteratively refine dashboards for maximum policy impact

•    Building technical infrastructure: Work closely with the IT infrastructure team to put together the necessary software, frameworks and architecture to enable continuous development and deployment of research models for visualization on the application. 

•    Postgraduate degree in software engineering, data science, computer science, urban spatial analytics or related fields. Candidates with demonstrated appreciation for environmental science, biology, spatial ecology models will also be considered.
•    Experienced full stack map application developer, with demonstrated experience in architecting and developing interactive dashboards and geospatial data visualisation tools (e.g., using Mapbox, Leaflet, Shiny, Dash, or similar platforms), with fully functional models in the backend hosted on databases like PostgreSQL.
•    Demonstrated experience for map applications within the government cloud infrastructure, and translating models developed by researchers into applications.
•    Strong understanding of frontend/backend frameworks, libraries, infrastructure, and APIs needed to integrate frontend and backend. 
•    Self-starter and comfortable navigating unstructured environments, with willingness to innovate with constraints of legacy infrastructure. 
•    Strong geospatial modelling and data analytics skills, including experience working with large urban datasets 
•    Proficiency in R, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS, or similar coding languages for data analysis and visualisation 
•    Expected to have to architect an entire map application infrastructure together with the IT department 

Preferably, candidates should possess:

•    Track record in building geospatial applications or web-based analytical tools for policy or operational decision-making, preferably in the government cloud environment.
•    Good understanding of the considerations in translating research models, such as ecosystem services models, ecological models, carbon sequestration models into applications with good user interfaces.
•    Experience with front-end, and back-end frameworks, APIs, database optimization. 
•    User experience (UX) design skills and experience conducting stakeholder consultations to inform dashboard development 
•    Experience with advanced analytical techniques (spatial statistics, machine learning, network analysis) applied to urban systems 
•    Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders (government agencies, vendors, academia)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered employment contract till 31 Dec 2028
 

[What we are looking for]

As above