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Research Associate (Project Manager), Asian Institute of Digital Finance

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10 Jun 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Research Field
Agricultural sciences
Economics
Environmental science
Geosciences
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country
Singapore
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

About the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF)

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS.  AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and future FinTech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding in sustainability issues in agricultural supply chains, including environmental, social, and economic impacts of agricultural activities.
  • Develop field surveys to measure the sustainability of entities in agricultural supply chains, initially focusing on key crops in the region such as palm, rubber, coffee etc.
  • Liaise with regional stakeholders involved in the administrations of the field surveys to facilitate effective completions of the surveys.
  • Develop and deliver high quality reports and papers to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability in agricultural supply chains.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, agricultural economics, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, or related fields, preferably in the agricultural sector.
  • Working knowledge of sustainability issues related to agricultural supply chains, such as climate change, water use, biodiversity, and labor rights.
  • Familiarity with greenhouse gas emission frameworks, and in particular, their application to small agricultural entities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write reports and deliver presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Asian Institute of Digital Finance

Department : FinTech Research

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 20807

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