Total 6 environmental officer job vacancies in Education / Training category in NTU Main Campus, Singapore

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage onsite monitoring program, with responsibilities includes, but not limited to, onsite operation, sampling and analysis, reporting etc.

• Carry out routine instrument maintenance and calibration.

• Perform onsite sample collection and sample analysis.

• Be familiar with data processing to develop standard N2O measurement protocols.

• Assist in wastewater and GHG related modelling work.

• Liaise with funding agency and collaborators, prepare reports and meeting presentations.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields

• Prior experience in wastewater treatment operation, as well as skills to work independently in an outdoor environment is highly favorable.

• Experience in onsite hands-on work and reactor operations.

• Prior experience in wastewater-related work will be preferred.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow. 

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Supervise and coordinate the research content and progress of the project, ensuring efficient management.

Job Requirements: 

•  PhD degree in in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely-related discipline.

• Background as a Project Principal Investigator (PI), providing the capability to effectively lead the project team.

• Strong teaching ability and excellent communication skills.

• Possess strong interdisciplinary expertise in the domains of Coastal Science/Engineering, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, or Hydraulic Engineering.

• Previous strong academic credentials post PhD in these areas will be highly preferred.

• In addition, candidates with experience in the industry as well as qualifications to become a professional engineer in Singapore will have an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Executive / Senior Executive (Clinical Research Officer) for the Health Screening Centre

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is looking for Executive / Senior Executive (Clinical Research Officer) who is self-motivated, proactive in problem solving and a strong team player. The candidate will be part of the Health for Life in Singapore (HELIOS) Study team, a flagship Singapore population health study jointly conducted by LKCMedicine, National Healthcare Group and Imperial College of London. We aim to profile the health and behavior of up to 10,000 people from the general Singapore population over the next few years. We are conducting (1) surveys on health, lifestyle and dietary habits, (2) physical and functional measurements (e.g. anthropometry, strength, exercise test, spirometry, ECG, optical imaging and pulse wave velocity) and (3) biomarkers for chronic diseases.

The candidate will play a key role mainly in, but not limited to, the following roles:

• Take participants’ informed consent for study, verify eligibility and systematically performing drug and supplement verification.

• Assist in collection of biological samples for research.

• Assist in conducting health and lifestyle questionnaire, dietary and/or cognitive assessment.

• Perform physiological assessment according to Standard Operating Procedures and record measurements. These physiological assessments include body composition, lung, eye, skin and heart function using sophisticated medical devices (training will be provided)

Candidates should have:

• Passion to make the difference in the society through research and/or serving the community

• A positive attitude and ability to learn new skills are essential attributes to succeed in this role.

• Diploma / Degree in Allied Health / Biomedical Sciences or similar disciplines. Fresh graduates are welcome.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in spoken and written English. Fluent in Malay, Tamil, Chinese or dialects would be of advantage. 

• The ability to work independently with high levels of motivation.

• Certification on Good Clinical Practice, phlebotomy, CPR & AED would be of advantage.

Executive/ Senior Executive, Clinical Research Officer (Biobanking) in the Health Screening Centre

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) is looking for a full-time Executive/ Senior Executive, Clinical Research Officer (Biobanking) for the Health for Life in Singapore (HELIOS) Study. This study is undertaken jointly by LKCMedicine, National Healthcare Group and Imperial College of London (www.healthforlife.sg). It aims to profile the health and behaviour of people from the general Singapore population. The scope of the study is segmented into (1) surveys on health, lifestyle and dietary habits, (2) physical and functional measurements (e.g. anthropometry, grip strength, exercise test, spirometry, ECG, optical imaging and pulse wave velocity) and (3) investigating biomarkers for chronic diseases. We have just received funding for Phase 2 of the study and are expanding our biobanking team to allow the study to reach out to more people.

The Clinical Research Officer will play a key role in supporting the study, mainly in, but not limited to, the following roles:

• Receive and process biological samples for banking purposes; with accuracy and in a timely manner without compromising sample quality.

• Assist in frozen sample retrieval and sorting.

• Perform nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) extraction and quantification.

• Perform daily routine measurements on analytical systems.

• Monitor quality standards by verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance, running daily quality controls and calibrations.

• Perform general administrative work such as tracking the supply of daily consumables and coordinate with vendors/suppliers on procurement matters.

• Able to commit to rotating shifts; afternoon shifts on weekdays, and on Saturdays.

Training will be provided to level the skillsets needed to perform these roles.

Candidates should have:

• Diploma/degree in biomedical sciences, biotechnology or related fields

• Relevant professional experience with technical laboratory operations (advantage)

• A positive attitude and work ethics, and is a team player

• The ability to learn new skills, which is an essential attribute to succeed in this role

• A sense of responsibility, detailed and meticulous, pro-active and a self-starter

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) seeks a Research Assistant in the areas of natural hazard impacts.

The candidate will work under the supervision of David Lallemant and Susanna Jenkins and will collaborate with the researchers from the ‘Integrating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology (InVEST) in Southeast Asia’ project, a 5-year project that aims to provide a holistic understanding of regional tectonics, volcanoes, the linkages between the two, and their cascading hazards and impacts in Singapore and Southeast Asia. 

Specific research/duties will include identifying potentially impactful hazard scenarios in the Southeast Asian Ring of Fire, contributing to numerical modelling of the hazard and its consequences, developing key case studies that can inform and support policy decisions, and preparing information and outputs in ways that can be used to communicate with policy makers and other risk stakeholders.

EOS is a Research Centre of Excellence at Nanyang Technological University Singapore that conducts fundamental research on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and climate change in and around Southeast Asia, towards safer and more sustainable societies.

EOS maintains a regional network of geophysical observation stations in collaboration with neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia, that are supported by the EOS Centre for Geohazard Observations, as well as a Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS). Computational resources are available through a dedicated cluster and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing Centre of NTU. In addition, EOS hosts state-of-the-art analytical facilities for petrological and geochemical analysis, and a Community Engagement office that co-creates learning opportunities for a range of audiences to promote a safer and more sustainable future.

EOS seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyse data from natural hazards

• Support the team in simulating natural hazards and critically evaluating results

• Write technical reports, with the aim of publishing results in scientific journals

Job Requirements:

• BSc in relevant area, e.g. geography, computer science, physics, earth/environmental science

• Experience with coding preferred

• An interest in natural hazards and their impacts.

• A quantitative mindset

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for the position of Research Associate. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up lab-scale pyrolysis system and optimize the pyrolysis process

• Characterize feedstocks and final products

• Application of sludge biochar in odour control and heavy metals removal

• Perform sample analysis using advanced analytical equipment (GC, BET, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, etc.)

• Be responsible for data acquisition and processing

• Manage project budget and research team, interact with funding agencies

• Prepare research reports and presentation materials.

Job Requirements:

• At least have a Master degree in Environmental / Chemical / Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines

• Hands on experience in biochar production and characterization. Experiences on biochar for odor control and heavy metals removal technologies will be advantageous.

• Good laboratory and planning skills.

• Ability to learn new techniques quickly.

• Good writing and communication skills in English.

• Possess self-motivation and independence

• Excellent teamwork awareness

• Able to commence work in short notice will be preferred.

We regret that only successful candidates will be notified.