Researcher/Senior Researcher

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 21 Sep 2025

What the role is

[What the role is]

We are looking for a researcher/senior researcher to work on the following:

Research projects seeking to improve tree structural stability in urban environments, including the development of new technologies and methodologies to assess defects in tree trunks, tree root parameters in constrained urban spaces and tree root anchorage strength, as well as wind load modelling and measurement for trees. Key roles for the projects above will include project management, field and laboratory testing, project coordination and contributions to reports and scientific publications.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]

  • Coordination between research stakeholders and greenery asset managers to perform large scale-field work (e.g. LiDAR scanning, root excavations and static load testing etc.).
  • Data collection and evaluation of research outcomes.
  • Project administration (e.g., claims) and ad-hoc duties
  • Contributions to reports and scientific publications.

What we are looking for

  • Master's degree in tree biomechanics, civil/environmental engineering, forestry, arboriculture, ecology, plant physiology, or related fields.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in one or more scientific computing language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) or experience in numerical modelling will be advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Team player with the ability to work with other research teams and key stakeholders in government, industry, and academia.
  • Relevant research and work (project management and administration) experience will be an advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

[What we are looking for]

As above

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 21 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.

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