1 PostdoctoralResearch Fellow and 1 Research Assistant in economic valuation of tropical ecosystemservices In the Singapore-ETHCentre (SEC), Department of Biological Sciences, National University ofSingapore (NUS) INVITATION TO APPLYThe Singapore-ETHCentre (SEC) and the Department of Biological Sciences, National University ofSingapore (NUS) invite applications for 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellow and 1Research assistant positions in economic valuation of ecosystem services, tobegin on 1 January 2018 or soon thereafter. The position will be for a periodof 2 years. The successful applicant will be part of the project ‘A Natural Capital Assessment for Singapore’. ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROJECTThe overallaim of the project is to quantify the economic, social, and cultural value ofSingapore’s environmental assets (its ‘Natural Capital’), and present and modelthe information in such a way that it can inform future policy and urbandevelopment. To protect and enhance natural capital in Singapore and secure thelong-term foundational benefits from this capital, we need to understand howthe values of Singapore’s ecosystems services vary across space and underdifferent scenarios. This will be achieved by: - quantifying the current status ofSingapore’s terrestrial and coastal-marine ecosystems - quantifying the value of Singapore’sterrestrial and coastal/marine ecosystems to society. - assessing tradeoffs between urbandevelopment (urban assets) and natural capital (natural assets) - assessing future policy anddevelopment opportunities that integrate natural capital ROLE OF THE RESEARCH FELLOWThe Research Fellow will have expertise in working on ecosystemservices valuation using a range of GIS, spatial and survey-based techniques.GIS and data analysis skills are preferred. The RF will take a significant leadin research relating to ecosystem services valuation to develop maps and spatialmodels to assess future trade-offs under different scenarios. The RF will takethe lead in writing the research for publication. In addition, the RF will alsocontribute to the coordination of research assistants, and work alongside otherResearch Fellows working on the terrestrial and coastal working packages of theproject. ROLE OF THE RESEARCH FELLOWThe Research Assistant will support the researchfellow in data collection and management and model development. The ResearchAssistant will help conduct surveys. Experience with GIS and data analysis isconsidered an advantage. ABOUT THE INSTITUTIONSThe Singapore-ETH Centre was established in 2010 byETH Zurich and Singapore's National Research Foundation, as part of its CREATEcampus. The vibrant hub for research aims to provide practical solutions tosome of the most pressing problems through its programmes - Future CitiesLaboratory and Future Resilient Systems. The Times Higher Education World University rankingsplace NUS as the 22nd top university in the world and number one in Asia. TheDepartment of Biological Sciences has over 70 principal investigators and 300graduate students. Facilities and research support in the department areworld-class and are highly regarded internationally. The successfulcandidate will join the BioEcon Lab: http://blog.nus.edu.sg/bioeconlab/ TERMS OF APPOINTMENT - Both appointments will be tenable for a periodof two years - The positions comewith competitive remuneration - Singapore citizens and permanent residents areeligible for central provident fund benefits APPLICATION PROCEDUREApplicants for the Research Fellow position must holda PhD (or awaiting conferment), have research experience in a related field ofnatural and economic sciences, and a record of (or potential to deliver) goodquality research publications. Applicants for the Research Assistant position muchhold at least a relevant degree related to environmental sciences, economics orgeography. Interested applicants should submit the following viaemail to L. Roman Carrasco ([email protected])by 31st October 2017: - Briefletter of application - Curriculumvitae, with description of experience applying relevant statistical andmodelling skills - Atleast one sample of their published work in the case of Research Fellowapplicants Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange aninterview. For further information on the project please contact the PI of theeconomic valuation Working Package L. R. Carrasco ([email protected])
