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Exciting Opportunity for Climate Change Experts: Science Officer Role at IPCC Working Group II in Singapore

IPCC

Overview Join the IPCC as a Science Officer in the Working Group II Technical Support Unit based at the College of the Integrative Studies, Singapore. Key Responsibilities Assist in scoping, preparing, reviewing, and finalizing the IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change. Support the development of the Working Group II Assessment Report of the 7th Assessment Cycle. Ensure the scientific integrity and quality of IPCC reports. Facilitate planning, conduct, and reporting of IPCC meetings, workshops, and expert sessions. Contribute scientifically to meetings to promote informed decision-making. Develop and implement scientific plans, including technical guidelines for assessing climate impacts and adaptation strategies. Support the creation of outreach materials to communicate scientific findings effectively to stakeholders. Assist in reporting scientific outcomes of activities and meetings. Engage in other assigned tasks supporting the objectives of Working Group II. Requirements Recent PhD or Master’s degree in climate change impacts, adaptation, or vulnerability. Minimum of 2 years’ post-degree work experience. Proven record of scientific publications related to climate adaptation or Working Group II topics. Experience working within multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams. Strong scientific report writing and editing skills. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking capabilities. Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, suitable for academic publishing. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work under pressure with precision and efficiency. Willingness to travel internationally for meetings and workshops. Experience with UN processes, especially IPCC, is advantageous. Benefits Attractive benefits, competitive compensation, and extensive development opportunities. Location Singapore How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official IPCC link: Apply Here Deadline May 1, 2026

Overview The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) offers a fully-funded opportunity for international graduates to pursue PhD education in Singapore, enabling them to establish global links and advance their research careers. Eligibility Open to all international graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results. Good skills in written and spoken English. Strong recommendations from academic referees. The eligibility criteria may include additional selection requirements based on scholarship policies. Benefits The SINGA award supports up to 4 years of PhD studies, including: Tuition fees. Monthly stipend of S$2,000, increasing to S$2,500 after passing the Qualifying Examination. One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500. One-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000. How to Apply Browse PhD Research Projects on the Research Areas page. Prepare the following documents: Passport. A recent passport-sized photo (in .jpeg or .png format). ALL transcripts need to be in English translation. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s academic transcripts. Bachelor’s Degree certificate(s) or a letter of certification if your certificate is not yet conferred. 2 recommendation reports (to be submitted online by referees). GRE / IELTS / TOEFL / SAT I & II / GATE results are optional. Submission deadline for January 2021 intake was June 1, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 12 weeks from the application closing date. Deadline Application deadline was June 1, 2020.