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 5 Research Fellow (postdoctoral scholar) positions:
(1) Research Fellow (Paleoseismology & Neotectonics)
We are looking for a Research Fellow to lead paleoseismic trench investigations to reconstruct past fault activity. The role will focus on mapping potentially active faults, planning trench geometry, directing excavation, leading trench logging in the field, and interpreting stratigraphic and structural evidence for past earthquakes, then synthesising trench, dating, and sedimentological results into site reports suitable for technical review and possible publication.
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 planning and execution of paleoseismic trench investigations at multiple sites
Design trench geometry and excavation strategies in consultation with the project leadership team
Direct field activities, including trench excavation, wall preparation, gridding, logging, surveying, and sampling
Lead interpretation of stratigraphic and structural relationships and assess evidence for past faulting and earthquake deformation
Develop sampling strategies and coordinate geochronological, sedimentological, and other laboratory analyses
Integrate field, borehole, geomorphic, geophysical, and laboratory evidence to develop histories of faulting
Prepare trench logs, datasets, technical reports, conference abstracts, presentations, scientific manuscripts
Mentor and supervise Research Associates and Research Assistants working within the trenching team
Contribute to site prioritisation, subsequent field planning, and broader project synthesis
Job Requirements:
PhD in geology, geoscience, Earth science, geotechnical engineering, or a related field
At least 4 years of paleoseismic trenching experience, including a leading role in trench investigations at multiple sites and experience in different sedimentary and tectonic environments (experience gained during Master’s or PhD research may be counted towards this requirement)
Demonstrated ability to map faults based on topographic and geomorphic expression, plan trench geometry, direct excavation, lead trench logging, and interpret stratigraphic and structural relationships in the field
Familiarity with paleoseismic documentation standards appropriate for independent technical review, and with geochronological methods used to date past earthquakes
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 lead a small field team, work collaboratively across disciplines, and deliver results under fieldwork and permitting constraints
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.
(2) Research Fellow (GNSS Processing and…