Research Associate (Integrated Assessment Modeling)
Nanyang Technological University Singapore is hiring a Research Associate to join the Yanyan Cheng group at the Asian School of the Environment. The role focuses on integrated assessment modeling, specifically utilizing GCAM to analyze land, water, carbon, and energy interactions in Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will perform model simulations, synthesize socioeconomic data, and produce high-quality academic publications. This is a one-year appointment with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.
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Experience
4+ years
Function
Research
Work mode
Onsite, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Nanyang Technological University Singapore is hiring a Research Associate to join the Yanyan Cheng group at the Asian School of the Environment. The role focuses on integrated assessment modeling, specifically utilizing GCAM to analyze land, water, carbon, and energy interactions in Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will perform model simulations, synthesize socioeconomic data, and produce high-quality academic publications. This is a one-year appointment with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.
TAL's take
Academic research role at a top-tier institution with clear, specialized responsibilities and rigorous publication requirements.
Extremely well-defined research role with specific modeling methodologies, technical stack requirements, and publication output expectations.
Must haves
- Master's degree in Environmental Science
- 4+ years experience in GCAM development and application
- Experience integrating industrial ecology methods (LCA, MFA, TEA) with GCAM
- Track record of publications in top journals
- Advanced programming skills with public code repositories
- 5 first-author peer-reviewed papers
Tools and skills
About the company
Top tier academic research institution globally, considered high-caliber within research and academia.