PhD Student (EDB-IPP Contract), Thermal Comfort & HVAC Control

Robert Bosch Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bosch as a PhD Student focusing on HVAC control and thermal comfort. You’ll conduct groundbreaking research at NUS, exploring advanced controls for residential systems. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth in a leading global R&D environment. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in research excellence.

Benefits

Career mobility across functions and regions

Well-being support and employee assistance programs

Attractive compensation including bonus schemes

Access to world-class research facilities

Opportunities for academic development.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must fulfill NUS PhD program requirements.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and energy management is essential.
• Strong academic performance with publications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on HVAC and thermal comfort using sensor data.
• Validate advanced control strategies for residential AC systems.
• Collaborate on research publications and findings.

Skills

Communication

Research

AI

Programming

Control Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Pytorch

Tensorflow

Scikit-learn

IoT hardware

Job description

PhD Student (EDB-IPP Contract), Thermal Comfort & HVAC Control

• Contract

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

As the Bosch Group's regional headquarters in Singapore for Southeast Asia, Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd has represented the Group's interests across the region since 1923. With diversified businesses in Mobility Aftermarket, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Building Technology. Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd includes the Asia Pacific headquarters for Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology, and Industrial Technology, as well as the Southeast Asia R&D setup for Corporate Research, Advance Engineering Centre, and Bosch Business Innovations, Bosch's in-house innovation and startup incubation network. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD Student to join our Research and Development team under the EDB-IPP (Economic Development Board - Industrial Postgraduate Programme) contract. As a PhD Student, you will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on sustainability and wellbeing in residential homes, specifically in the domain of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) control. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in world-class laboratories at both NUS (National University of Singapore) and Bosch, contributing to innovative solutions for enhancing thermal comfort and minimizing energy consumption.

What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Conduct research on the use of sensor data collected from real users to monitor behavior and physiological information, along with indoor/outdoor environmental data.
• Characterize the needs of individual users in terms of comfort and wellbeing to inform the development of advanced controls for residential AC systems.
• Develop and validate behavior-based advanced controls for HVAC systems, with a primary focus on the bedroom environment and sleep quality optimization.
• Explore control optimization opportunities in other indoor areas.
• Collaborate with the team to explore the use of sensor systems, AI, and control principles to enhance thermal comfort and wellbeing while minimizing energy consumption.
• Contribute to publications and presentations to disseminate research findings.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• Singaporean or Permanent Resident (to be eligible for EDB-IPP program). This is a requirement of the EDB-IPP program.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical), or a related field with AI and programming experience.
• Must fulfill the National University of Singapore (NUS) PhD program requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious, self-motivated, and a team player with a passion for tackling real-world problems through research.
• Relevant research experience in the field of HVAC, artificial intelligence, data science, control engineering, or building sustainability.
• Knowledge of air conditioning systems, modeling, and control principles.
• Awareness of recent research and development methods related to the sustainability of the built environment, thermal comfort, and energy management.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or Tensorflow and machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn.
• Experience with IoT hardware and sensors data collection & analysis, and cloud computing platforms.
• Strong academic record, with at least one publication in top-tier conferences or peer-reviewed journals. Fresh degree holders with excellent academic results are also encouraged to apply.

At Bosch, we offer more than just a job; we provide a platform for career growth and development. You'll benefit from:

• Career mobility across functions and regions
• ️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment
• Access to world-class research facilities at NUS and Bosch.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research with real-world impact.
• Collaboration with experienced researchers and industry professionals.
• Support for your academic and professional development.

Next Steps Our recruitment process typically includes:

• Application screening
• Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR

Ready to advance your research career with Bosch? Apply Now!

About the IPP PhD program:

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP) is an initiative by EDB to build a pool of postgraduate manpower in Singapore with critical R&D skill-sets for R&D roles in the industry through graduate training in a corporate R&D environment. EDB will provide funding support to the participating company and trainee, including the IPP trainee’s tuition fees. The support duration for each trainee is capped at 4 years per PhD, or 2 years per MSc.