607 Junior Researcher jobs in Singapore

What the role is:

The Centre for Science of Urban Nature (CSUN), part of the National Parks Board, drives application focused research to support Singapore's vision of a City in Nature. Our research spans urban greenery, ecology, arboriculture, sustainable landscaping, geospatial analytics, and human–nature interactions - integrating science, design, and policy to enhance liveability, well-being, and ecological resilience in tropical cities.

We aim to be the regional leader in advancing and sharing evidence based strategies for harnessing greenery, ecology, and location intelligence to improve the urban living environment.

What you will be working on:

As a member of CSUN's Nature & People Interactions research team, you will be working on the following:
• Lead and contribute to innovative research examining how people experience, use, and benefit from nature in urban Singapore.

• Design and implement studies on themes such as recreational quality, mental well-being, social connectivity, and resilience—integrating geospatial and spatial-temporal analysis to assess patterns, accessibility, and environmental exposure.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret data using both traditional research methods and GIS technologies to model and map human–nature relationships.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NParks, universities, government agencies, and industry partners to deliver impactful and policy-relevant research.

• Produce and present findings through geospatial visualisations, technical reports, publications, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.

• Support other research and policy initiatives in the branch or agency as required.

What we are looking for:

• Masters or PhD in a field related to Sociology, Psychology, Human Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Policy

• Experience with geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial statistics is advantageous but not required.

• Proven skills in research design, statistical analysis, and qualitative/quantitative methodologies.

• Experience with data visualisation and mapping for research communication.

• Proficiency with statistical and geospatial software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python for GIS).

• At least 3 years of relevant work or research experience preferred.

Preferably, candidates should possess:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver research projects, including those with a strong geospatial analysis component.

• Strong analytical, writing, and public presentation skills, including the ability to translate spatial data into compelling narratives for decision-making.

• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience working in multi-sector or interdisciplinary teams.

• Ability to handle administrative aspects of research, including grant management, budgeting, reporting, and project timeline management to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.

• A passion for applying both social research and geospatial science to improve urban liveability, health, and community well-being.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

(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)

• 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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

What the role is:
The Centre for Science of Urban Nature (CSUN), part of the National Parks Board, drives application focused research to support Singapore's vision of a City in Nature. Our research spans urban greenery, ecology, arboriculture, sustainable landscaping, geospatial analytics, and human-nature interactions - integrating science, design, and policy to enhance liveability, well-being, and ecological resilience in tropical cities.
We aim to be the regional leader in advancing and sharing evidence based strategies for harnessing greenery, ecology, and location intelligence to improve the urban living environment.
What you will be working on:
As a member of CSUN's Nature & People Interactions research team, you will be working on the following:
• Lead and contribute to innovative research examining how people experience, use, and benefit from nature in urban Singapore.
• Design and implement studies on themes such as recreational quality, mental well-being, social connectivity, and resilience-integrating geospatial and spatial-temporal analysis to assess patterns, accessibility, and environmental exposure.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data using both traditional research methods and GIS technologies to model and map human-nature relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NParks, universities, government agencies, and industry partners to deliver impactful and policy-relevant research.
• Produce and present findings through geospatial visualisations, technical reports, publications, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations.
• Support other research and policy initiatives in the branch or agency as required.
What we are looking for:
• Masters or PhD in a field related to Sociology, Psychology, Human Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Policy
• Experience with geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial statistics is advantageous but not required.
• Proven skills in research design, statistical analysis, and qualitative/quantitative methodologies.
• Experience with data visualisation and mapping for research communication.
• Proficiency with statistical and geospatial software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python for GIS).
• At least 3 years of relevant work or research experience preferred.
Preferably, candidates should possess:
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver research projects, including those with a strong geospatial analysis component.
• Strong analytical, writing, and public presentation skills, including the ability to translate spatial data into compelling narratives for decision-making.
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience working in multi-sector or interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to handle administrative aspects of research, including grant management, budgeting, reporting, and project timeline management to ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• A passion for applying both social research and geospatial science to improve urban liveability, health, and community well-being.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Collaborates with product and business groups to provide expertise and technology, participates in technology transfer, files patents, authors white papers, and develops tools/services for internal use. May publish research.
• Bridges the gap between researchers and development teams, bringing new technology and approaches into production to solve immediate product needs. Identifies and applies research-backed solutions to positively impact Microsoft products or services.
• Gains expertise in specific research subareas and broad research fields, applies advanced concepts to product needs, and consults with engineers and product teams. Researches tools and methods to improve product quality, performance, or efficiency.
• Reviews and prepares data for analysis, ensuring quality and technical constraints are met. Develops usable datasets for modeling, adapts cleaned data for machine learning, and designs ETL pipelines. Collaborates to apply state-of-the-art algorithms to business problems and uses statistical tools to evaluate machine learning models.
• Supports the application and deployment of machine learning algorithms, seeks information to improve models, and helps create, apply, and verify models through iterations. Assists with experiments and sets up monitoring to track production models.
• Documents work in progress, experimentation results, and plans to ensure processes are captured, participates in creating informal documentation, shares findings to promote innovation, and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes or collecting data.

• Master's Degree (or currently pursuing degree) in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience.
• OR equivalent experience.

• Doctorate in relevant field.
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
• Experience in participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.

• Collaborates with product and business groups to provide expertise and technology, participates in technology

• Collaborates with product and business groups to provide expertise and technology, participates in technology transfer, files patents, authors white papers, and develops tools/services for internal use. May publish research.
• Bridges the gap between researchers and development teams, bringing new technology and approaches into production to solve immediate product needs. Identifies and applies research-backed solutions to positively impact Microsoft products or services.
• Gains expertise in specific research subareas and broad research fields, applies advanced concepts to product needs, and consults with engineers and product teams. Researches tools and methods to improve product quality, performance, or efficiency.
• Reviews and prepares data for analysis, ensuring quality and technical constraints are met. Develops usable datasets for modeling, adapts cleaned data for machine learning, and designs ETL pipelines. Collaborates to apply state-of-the-art algorithms to business problems and uses statistical tools to evaluate machine learning models.
• Supports the application and deployment of machine learning algorithms, seeks information to improve models, and helps create, apply, and verify models through iterations. Assists with experiments and sets up monitoring to track production models.
• Documents work in progress, experimentation results, and plans to ensure processes are captured, participates in creating informal documentation, shares findings to promote innovation, and follows ethics and privacy policies when executing research processes or collecting data.

• Master's Degree (or currently pursuing degree) in relevant field AND 1+ year(s) related research experience.
• OR equivalent experience.

• Doctorate in relevant field.
• OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in publishing academic papers as a lead author or essential contributor.
• Experience in participating in a top conference in relevant research domain.

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.

Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we'll create the conversations of tomorrow.

Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.

The Media Researcher works within the core Media Management Team at Cision, maintaining the accuracy and detail of our global media database through productive research. In this role, you will need to be thorough, efficient, and creative in tracking down information to support our clients. Your responsibilities include adding and maintaining journalists and outlets to the database with a high degree of accuracy and utility while meeting our obligations around privacy and the sourcing of public data.

• Research and verify journalist data to ensure highly accurate records in line with Data Protection rules.
• Research and verify outlet data to ensure highly accurate records.
• Contact journalists and outlets when necessary, using phone and email, to confirm details and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Support clients with information related to journalist data, following our agreed service levels.
• Manage time efficiently to meet personal KPIs.

• Bachelor's Degree in related fields.
• At least one year of experience in research and/or customer service (online) environment.
• Previous media or PR industry experience, or research experience.
• Previous database and/or media industry experience.
• Previous experience communicating with clients in our core markets.
• A working knowledge of customs in the core markets in which you operate as a researcher.
• Excellent Computer (MS Office) skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Cision, a global leader in PR, marketing, and social media management technology and intelligence, helps brands and organizations identify, connect, and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. With offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Cision offers award-winning solutions, including the next-gen Cision Communications Cloud. For more information, visit and follow @Cision on Twitter.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success. Cision has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and was named a Top Diversity Employer for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, perform the essential functions of the position, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Please review our Global Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cision's commitment to protecting personal data collected during the hiring process.

Our team, Pixocial Labs, plays a crucial role in advancing the AI capabilities of our products. Our team is committed to supporting products with state-of-the-art algorithms, conducting world-class research to drive next-gen products, and cultivating top-tier AI researchers and engineers for the company.

Our research topics spans image and video editing and generation, 3D editing, generation, and reconstruction, multi-modal generation, and other relevant topics in computer vision and generative AI. We advance the frontier through seminal research and work closely with internal partners to deliver impactful products.

Role Overview:

We are seeking Applied Researchers with relevant experience in image and video generation to join our Pixocial Labs.

Ideal candidates are highly self-motivated to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision and generative AI.

Through collaboration, we aim to make significant product impacts and conduct seminal research.

This is an on-site role based in Bellevue, WA. We offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Key Responsibilities:

- Research and develop state-of-the-art image and video generation models within specific domains

- Collaborate internally and externally to conduct seminal research to advance the frontier

- Serve as a mentor to teammates when necessary to collectively cultivate a strong technical team

Basic Qualifications:

• Industrial research experience, either as a full-time employee or intern, with relevant projects in computer vision, computer graphics, or NLP.

• For US Based Candidates: Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in computer vision, computer graphics, NLP, or related areas.

• Interested in and thoughtful about product impacts of AI technology

• Solid engineering skills to implement ideas programmatically, from research prototypes to product deliverables.

• Strong problem solving skills to compare alternative potential solutions and access technical tradeoffs, thereby determining a path forward.

• Strong communication skills, to effectively understand complex ideas and convey them clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong research record with first-authored publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, and SIGGRAPH.

• 2+ years of work experience in a relevant industry or university.

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