Ntu
Research Fellow (ABM & Simulation)
Location
NTU Main Campus, Singapore
Posted
2 weeks before
About This Role
Seeking a PhD candidate in CS, Computational Social Science, or related fields to lead Module D of the NParks MCCS project on community resilience against sea-level rise, focusing on Agent-Based Model (ABM) design and calibration.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, calibration, and validation of an Agent-Based Model (ABM) for the project.
- Consume LCA-based archetype outputs as inputs to ABM agent profiles.
- Build a handover-ready simulation interface for government agencies.
- Conduct scenario planning, Monte Carlo, and sensitivity analyses.
- Develop workshops and training materials for agency handover of the simulation tool.
- Contribute to project reports, conference presentations, and journal publications.
Requirements
- PhD in CS, Computational Social Science, Complex Systems, Operations Research, or related.
- Strong Python (Mesa) and/or NetLogo ABM expertise.
- Experience with empirical ABM calibration and Monte Carlo / sensitivity analysis.
- Ability to develop user-facing simulation interfaces.
- Track record of ABM-related publications.