Summary
The ASE-NTU is seeking motivated individuals for multiple research positions, including PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and interns. Join our interdisciplinary team exploring soil biogeochemistry and its critical responses to climate change!
Research Positions at ASE-NTU, ASE, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Designation
- PhD Students (3 positions)
- Postdoctoral Researchers (3 positions)
- Research Associates (1 position)
- Master/Undergraduate Interns
- Visiting Scholars
| Position | Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Students | Spring 2027 (starting as early as January) | July 31, 2026 |
| Postdocs | August 1, 2026 | Ongoing until positions are filled, starting June 15, 2026 |
| Interns | Flexible | Ongoing |
| Visiting Scholars | Flexible | Ongoing |
Research Area
- Soil Organic Carbon: Formation, Persistence, and Responses to Climate Change
- Global soil organic carbon age and turnover informed from radiocarbon data
- Soil microbial physiology and its environmental controls
- Enhanced Rock Weathering for Scalable Carbon Dioxide Removal
- Key limitations in enhanced rock weathering to sequester CO2
- Long-term fate of sequestered carbon in soil-river-ocean systems
- Soil organic-inorganic carbon interactions
- Cross-Scale Land Carbon Cycle Model Development
- Coupled Soil Inorganic-Organic Carbon Model for Enhanced Weathering (COUSINE)
- Process-Guided and AI-Assisted Foundation Model in Biogeochemistry
- Biogeochemistry-Informed Neural Network (BINN)
Location
ASE, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD Students:
- Interest in soil biogeochemistry and responses to climate change.
- No prior publication necessary, but demonstrate relevant experiences and research interests.
- Postdocs and Research Associates:
- Experience in process-based modeling, data analytics, or deep learning preferred.
- Interns/Visiting Scholars:
- Academic backgrounds in relevant fields encouraged.
Job Description
- PhD Students: Conduct research in specified areas, develop independent research questions, and work collaboratively within the team.
- Postdocs/Research Associates: Focus on developing process-guided and AI-assisted soil community foundation models, collaborating on interdisciplinary research projects.
- Interns: Assist with ongoing research projects, gain practical experience in the field.
- Visiting Scholars: Contribute expertise to ongoing research and collaborate on projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an email to Feng including the following documents:
- A 1-page statement detailing research interests and relevant experience.
- A current CV, including contact information for one reference.
- One representative publication (if applicable).
Last Date for Apply
- PhD Students: July 31, 2026
- Postdocs: Applications reviewed starting June 15, 2026, until positions are filled.
- Interns/Visiting Scholars: Ongoing
Join us at ASE-NTU and contribute to groundbreaking research in climate solutions!
