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Research Assistant (Sustainable Design)

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Kent Ridge Campus

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Research Assistant (Sustainable Design)

Staff / Administration

2026-06-29

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Architecture/Urban Design/Planning background
Bachelors + Masters completed
1-2 years design/planning/research experience
Strong design/research linking to urban/environmental systems
Carbon in built environment knowledge
Analytical thinking, writing, visual communication

Research Areas

Sustainable Design
Architecture
Urban Design
Urban Planning
Carbon in Built Environment
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Research Assistant (Sustainable Design)

Job Description

The Research Assistant will contribute to the development of a focused research study that builds on prior exploratory work and advances new lines of inquiry. The role involves synthesising existing material, extending analysis through targeted investigation, and working closely with supervisors to refine frameworks, arguments, and outputs into a coherent final report.

Qualifications

  • The applicant should have a background in architecture and/or urban design/ urban planning.
  • The applicant should have completed graduate studies (i.e both Bachelors and Masters)
  • The applicant should have previous experience of 1-2 years in the field of design/ planning / research.
  • The applicant should demonstrate strong design and research capabilities, with an ability to link architectural form to broader urban, environmental, and infrastructural systems
  • The applicant should have a working understanding of carbon in the built environment, including its estimation and representation across scales.
  • The applicant should be proficient in synthesising complex information into clear insights, with strengths in analytical thinking, writing, and visual communication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📚What qualifications are required for the Research Assistant (Sustainable Design) role?

Applicants must have a background in architecture, urban design, or urban planning, with completed Bachelors and Masters degrees. Prior 1-2 years experience in design, planning, or research is essential, along with strong capabilities in linking architectural form to urban, environmental, and infrastructural systems. Proficiency in carbon estimation in the built environment and synthesizing complex information via analytical thinking, writing, and visual communication is required. Review tips for your academic CV. 📚

🔬What are the main responsibilities of this Sustainable Design Research Assistant position?

The role focuses on contributing to a targeted research study by synthesizing existing materials, extending analysis through investigation, and collaborating with supervisors to refine frameworks, arguments, and outputs into a final report. Emphasis is on sustainable design, urban planning, and environmental systems. Explore similar opportunities in research assistant jobs. 🔬

💼What experience is needed for this Kent Ridge Campus research role?

Candidates need 1-2 years of prior experience in design, planning, or research fields. Demonstrate skills in research capabilities, carbon representation across scales, and clear communication of insights. Build expertise with advice on excelling as a research assistant. 💼

📝How do I apply for the Research Assistant (Sustainable Design) at Kent Ridge Campus?

Click the Apply now link in the job post to submit your application before the 2026-06-29 deadline. Prepare a CV highlighting graduate studies and relevant experience. Use free resources like our resume template and cover letter template for higher ed applications. 📝

🌍What research focus areas does this Sustainable Design role cover?

The position advances inquiry in sustainable design, integrating architecture with urban, environmental, and infrastructural systems. Key is understanding carbon in the built environment and producing coherent reports. Check related research jobs for more in Laboratory and Research. 🌍

🛂Is visa sponsorship available for this Kent Ridge Campus position?

No information on visa sponsorship is provided in the job data. International applicants should verify eligibility directly with the employer at Kent Ridge Campus. Focus on core requirements like Masters in architecture or urban planning. 🛂

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