Postdoctoral Fellow: Computational Combustion & CFD

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research in computational combustion and reacting-flow modelling. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension based on progress and funding.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the PI and research team and with external partners. Key responsibilities include developing CFD/combustion models, applying chemistry and turbulence-chemistry interactions, running OpenFOAM

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).
• Familiarity with two-phase flow modelling and GPU computing is an advantage.
• 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.

Skills

OpenFOAM

Chemkin/Cantera

Python

MATLAB

C++

Two-phase flow modelling

GPU computing

Data analysis

Publications

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline

Tools

OpenFOAM

Chemkin/Cantera

Job description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research in computational combustion and reacting-flow modelling. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension based on progress and funding.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the PI and research team and with external partners. Key responsibilities include developing CFD/combustion models, applying chemistry and turbulence-chemistry interactions, running OpenFOAM