Job Description

Job Description

The Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support and improve carbon stock estimations in tropical forests. The appointment is for an initial period of one year with the possibility of renewal.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Position Include

Conduct literature reviews, data collection and analysis
Organise and coordinate a team to perform fieldwork sessions
Survey and report aboveground carbon stocks in terrestrial forest habitats using methods such as but not limited to:
Tree inventory methods
Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS)
Drone flights to collect Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) and/or photogrammetry data
Contribute to the design and creation of workflows for carbon monitoring
Assist in preparing research manuscript and reports
Provide general administrative support on research-related matters such as equipment procurement and budget reporting
Assist with other related duties and responsibilities as required to support the team and the Centre

Qualifications / Discipline

Master's degree (Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, or related field preferred)

Skills

Interest in pioneering/ improving methods for carbon monitoring and reporting
Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team
Proficiency in R, python or other coding languages for data analyses
Tree species identification skills would be highly advantageous
Proficiency in QGIS, CloudCompare, DJI Terra and other remote sensing software would be advantageous

Experience

At least 2 years relevant work experience, and good knowledge, skills and expertise in relevant field
Comfort working for long hours in tropical forest environments
Forest inventory work including DBH measurement, tree tagging and height measurements
Remote sensing data collection and LiDAR data processing would be advantageous

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit the following by 12 Jan 2026:

Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three referrals

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Job requisition ID : 31201

Research Associate (Biological Sciences)