Executive Scientific Officer

Overview

The Environmental Monitoring & Modelling Division (EMMD) puts in place and manage a comprehensive air and water quality monitoring programme to ensure effective monitoring of air and water quality and enable policies to be formulated to improve air and water quality.

You will be part of the Modelling & Instrumentation Department (MID) in EMMD. You will be leading the Modelling and Research Branch within the Modelling and Instrumentation Department under the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Division. The Modelling and Research team is responsible for carrying out air dispersion and water quality modelling studies to assess and quantify the impact of policies and developmental projects on air and water quality. The team also drives air and water quality research projects, data analysis and studies to better understand air and water quality issues in Singapore.

As part of the team, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Propose, design and run simulations on air and water quality dispersion models to assess impact of new developments, track impact of pollution incidents, and identify sources of pollution, to support NEA’s policies and operations
• Evaluate the methodology, risk impact assessment matrix, and air and water quality impacts for development projects, and where necessary conduct independent modelling runs to validate the impact assessments
• Manage and propose air and water quality studies and projects to provide insights on air and water quality issues in Singapore (e.g. air and water quality projections and forecasts) and provide recommendations to solve these issues
• Manage investigative studies to investigate the source of various pollution event
• Develop and enhance dispersion modelling systems including an air and water quality forecasting system for Singapore. This could involve working with external agencies or appointed vendors
• Carry out data analysis using statistical tools, e.g. R, to assess possible impact/trends of air and water quality due to related effects arising from climate change, and/or other factors
• Collaborate with research institutions and internal stakeholders on scoping, planning and conduct of studies to improve air and water quality, including working with local and international institutes and cultivate relevant research and studies partnerships
• Manage projects on understanding the sources, characteristics and environmental chemistry of air and water pollutants

• Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth System Science, Physics, or Chemistry
• Some knowledge in air and water quality, dispersion modelling software, GIS, data analytics, and/or statistics (e.g. R) would be an advantage
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking and ability to articulate views clearly
• Driven, self-motivated and resourceful
• Demonstrate ability to undertake work both individually and part of a team
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills and ability to articulate thoughts and views clearly

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit