The Environmental Monitoring & Modelling Division (EMMD) puts in place and manage a comprehensive air and water quality monitoring programme to ensure that effective monitoring of the air and water quality and enable policies to be formulated to improve air and water quality. You will be part of the Modelling & Instrumentation Department (MID) in EMMD. You will be leading the Modelling and Research Branch within the Modelling and Instrumentation Department under the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Division. The Modelling and Research team is responsible for carrying out air dispersion and water quality modelling studies to assess and quantify the impact of policies and developmental projects on air and water quality. The team also drives air and water quality research projects, data analysis and studies to better understand air and water quality issues in Singapore.
National Environment Agency
Executive Scientific Officer (Modelling and Instrumentation Department)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
As part of the team, you will be responsible for the following:
Propose, design and run simulations on air and water quality dispersion models to assess impact of new developments, track impact of pollution incidents, and identify sources of pollution, to support NEA’s policies and operations
Evaluate the methodology, risk impact assessment matrix, and air and water quality impacts for development projects, and where necessary conduct independent modelling runs to validate the impact assessments
Manage and propose air and water quality studies and projects to provide insights on air and water quality issues in Singapore (e.g. air and water quality projections and forecasts) and provide recommendations to solve these issues
Manage investigative studies to investigate the source of various pollution event
Develop and enhance dispersion modelling systems including an air and water quality forecasting system for Singapore. This could involve working with external agencies or appointed vendors
Carry out data analysis using statistical tools, e.g. R, to assess possible impact/trends of air and water quality due to related effects arising from climate change, and/or other factors
Collaborate with research institutions and internal stakeholders on scoping, planning and conduct of studies to improve air and water quality, including working with local and international institutes and cultivate relevant research and studies partnerships
Manage projects on understanding the sources, characteristics and environmental chemistry of air and water pollutants
What we are looking for
Degree in Environmental Science, Earth System Science, Physics, or Chemistry
Some knowledge in air and water quality, dispersion modelling software, GIS, data analytics, and/or statistics (e.g. R) would be an advantage.
Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and ability to articulate views clearly.
Driven, self-motivated and resourceful
Demonstrate ability to undertake work both individually and part of a team
Good command of spoken and written English
Good communication and presentation skills
Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills and ability to articulate thoughts and views clearly.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 May 2026.
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 Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.
About National Environment Agency
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.
For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg
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