Postdoctoral CFD & Combustion Scientist - Battery Venting

National University of Singapore

Singapore

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SGD 56,000 - 67,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research in computational combustion and reacting-flow modelling within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This is a one-year appointment with potential extension based on progress and funding availability, with opportunities to collaborate with leading academic or industrial partners.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team,

Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.
Strong expertise in computational modelling (OpenFOAM, Chemkin or Cantera).
Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborative research with experimental partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct advanced CFD (such as LES or DNS) and combustion modelling of reacting flows and combustion systems.
Develop and apply combustion chemistry, turbulence–chemistry interaction, and relevant numerical models.
Perform simulations using OpenFOAM, or other relevant computational tools, including HPC platforms.
Analyse and validate simulation results, and publish research findings in high-quality international journals and conferences.
Contribute the development of research proposal, technical report and other research related work assigned by the Principal Investigator.