Urban Researcher

6 days ago

Singapore beBeeGeography Full time $95,423 - $123,456
Urban Researcher Role

About the Position

The Centre for Science of Urban Nature drives research to support Singapore's vision of a City in Nature. Our research focuses on urban greenery, ecology, sustainable landscaping, geospatial analytics, and human–nature interactions.

We aim to advance and share evidence-based strategies for harnessing greenery, ecology, and location intelligence to enhance liveability and well-being in tropical cities.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of our team, you will:

  • Lead innovative research examining how people experience, use, and benefit from nature in urban Singapore.
  • Design and implement studies on recreational quality, mental well-being, social connectivity, and resilience, integrating geospatial and spatial-temporal analysis.
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data using traditional research methods and GIS technologies to model and map human–nature relationships.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful and policy-relevant research.
  • Produce findings through geospatial visualisations, technical reports, publications, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Masters or PhD in Sociology, Psychology, Human Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Public Policy.
  • Experience with geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial statistics is advantageous but not required.
  • Proven skills in research design, statistical analysis, qualitative/quantitative methodologies, and data visualisation.
  • At least 3 years of relevant work or research experience preferred.

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to plan, manage, and deliver research projects, including those with a strong geospatial analysis component. You will also have the chance to develop your analytical, writing, and public presentation skills, as well as work effectively in multi-sector or interdisciplinary teams.

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