PostDoctoral Scholar (Research Fellow) (Department of the Built Environment)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Robotics Laboratory at a prestigious institution in Malaysia is seeking a Building Performance Specialist. This role includes developing advanced building systems, ensuring design aligns with environmental standards, and offers a chance to contribute to smart, efficient buildings. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Building Science, strong teamwork, and communication skills, and will have opportunities for career advancement in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) factors and relevant standards.
• Familiarity with personalized environmental design and control.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced building facades and cooling systems in the Building Robotics lab.
• Extract relevant standards information for product design.
• Communicate effectively with the engineering team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

PhD in Building Science

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

At Building Robotics Laboratory, we develop state-of-the-art sensing, learning and control systems for energy efficient, human-centered, comfortable and healthy environments. Building Robotics lab focuses on the development of new tools, evaluation protocols and technologies; the processes of design, management and procurement are also developed and examined through actual implementation of systems in real buildings on NUS campus and beyond.

We are looking for a Building Performance Specialist to join our growing team. As a building performance specialist in Building Robotics lab, you will have the opportunity to work on different parts of developing advanced building facades and cooling systems and smart robots. The candidate should be able to extract relevant standards (ASHRAE/WELL) information to the product design and communicate them effectively with the engineering team. We are particularly seeking individuals who are familiar with or are interested to learn about smart building (systems automation and controls) and are able to undertake sophisticated system development works. If qualified for admission, the candidate may opt to pursue a higher degree on relevant subjects. The position offers excellent career opportunities for upcoming engineers in a very fast-growing sector of smart, efficient and human-centered buildings, an area of great importance to the society.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Building Science related fields, knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) factors and relevant standards, familiarity with personalized environmental design and control.
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills