Job Description

To support the UrbanHeatMap project, which aims to develop scalable, high-resolution ambient temperature mapping methods by integrating outdoor microclimate measurements, mobile sensing data, satellite-derived land surface temperature, and urban morphology information. The Research Assistant will work closely with Research Fellows and the Principal Investigator in generating high-quality field validation datasets and supporting data-driven urban heat research across selected test-bed sites in Singapore. This role is suitable for candidates interested in urban climate, environmental sensing, outdoor thermal comfort, and data-driven approaches to urban heat mitigation.

Urban Microclimate Measurement and Field Campaigns:

• Contribute to the planning and execution of outdoor microclimate measurement campaigns across selected HDB precincts and test-bed sites, including NUS campus and SIT Punggol Digital District.
• Support the development and implementation of field measurement protocols to ensure data consistency, repeatability, and scientific validity across different sites and measurement periods.
• Ensure that field measurements are properly synchronised with project requirements, including model validation, sensor comparison, and site-level urban heat assessment.

Microclimate Data Processing and Quality Assurance:

• Process and organise datasets collected from stationary, mobile weather stations, drone-related measurements, and other field sensing platforms.
• Conduct data quality assurance and quality control.
• Prepare clean, georeferenced, and well-documented datasets for modelling, validation, and analysis by linking sensor measurements with GPS coordinates, site information, and urban morphology attributes.
• Support analysis and visualisation of microclimate patterns, including temporal trends, spatial variation, site comparisons, and summary statistics.

Research Analysis and Project Deliverables:

• Support the interpretation of field measurement results in relation to urban heat island effects, outdoor thermal comfort, and local urban morphology.
• Assist in preparing figures, tables, maps, technical summaries, and presentation materials for project meetings, reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Contribute to literature reviews and technical documentation related to urban microclimate measurement, environmental sensing, outdoor thermal comfort, and urban heat mitigation.
• Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, technical reports, and academic publications.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with internal and external collaborators.