Join Our Multidisciplinary Team at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
These cluster hires will contribute to an integrated programme spanning fault assessment, seismic and geodetic monitoring, earthquake physics, ground-motion modelling, site response, exposure and vulnerability, and probabilistic seismic hazard and risk assessment, working to strengthen Singapore’s national capabilities. New hires will join a multidisciplinary research team spanning Nanyang Technological University’s Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), Asian School of the Environment (ASE), and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). For more information, please visit: https://earthobservatory.sg , https://ntu.edu.sg/ase , and https://ntu.edu.sg/cee .
We are looking to fill a total of 4 Research Associate / Research Engineer II positions:
(1&2) Research Associate (Paleoseismology & Neotectonics)
We are looking for a Research Associate to provide senior field and analytical support for paleoseismic trench investigations. The role will focus on mapping potentially active faults, trench-wall logging, stratigraphic and structural interpretation, sample collection and processing, sedimentological analysis, and integration of field and laboratory results under the direction of the lead trenching scientist.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse existing geological data and digital terrain models to refine fault locations ahead of trenching
Collaborate with in-house experts in geophysical and CPT techniques to conduct preliminary surveys of candidate trench sites
Lead documentation and interpretation of trench-wall exposures under the direction of the Research Fellow
Recognise and record key stratigraphic and structural relationships in the field, including evidence for past surface rupture
Support trench-log compilation, drafting, and integration of paired wall logs
Support sample collection, processing, and preparation of materials for geochronological and sedimentological analysis
Assist with integration of dating results and contribute to site interpretation
Contribute to the preparation of site reports and technical documentation
Guide and check the work of Research Assistants during logging, sampling, and field documentation
Support wall preparation, gridding, surveying, and site logistics during trenching
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in geology, geoscience, Earth science, geotechnical engineering, or a related field
At least 1 full year of paleoseismic trenching experience (experience gained during Master’s research may be counted towards this requirement)
Demonstrated experience with sedimentology, structural geology, tectonic geomorphology, and Quaternary mapping, or comparable work
Ability to recognize and document stratigraphic and structural relationships in the field
Proficiency with relevant mapping, drafting, GIS, and structure-from-motion software
Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports for review by external experts
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team under demanding field conditions and strict timelines
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with meticulous attention to field documentation
Willingness and ability to perform demanding physical fieldwork, including extended periods in trenches in warm tropical regions, and to travel for fieldwork in the region.
Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply where they can demonstrate the required technical background and relevant experience
(3) Research Associate (Fault-Zone Analysis in Bedrock)
We are looking for a Research Associate to support a multidisciplinary geoscience research programme focused on the characterization of geological materials and the investigation of fault-zone processes in the subsurface, with the end goal of assessing fault behaviour and geological evidence of past deformation. The role will contribute to sample characterization; laboratory investigations…