Postdoctoral Fellow (Mechanics)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance collaborative projects on shape-morphing materials and adaptive aeronautics. The role emphasizes designing and testing shape-morphing structures, modelling sensing and control, and communicating findings through reports and papers.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate strong research potential, with excellent written and oral communication

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Research experience on shape-morphing structures, mechanical metamaterials, or computational mechanics.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of novel designs and mechanisms for shape-morphing structures
• Development of models for sensing and control in shape-morphing systems
• Experimental implementation of designs
• Engaging in scientific exchange with collaboration partners of the project
• Preparing reports, scientific papers, and presentations

Skills

Shape-morphing

Mechanical metamaterials

Computational mechanics

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to collaborative projects on shape-morphing materials and applications to adaptive aeronautics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of novel designs and mechanisms for shape-morphing structures
• Development of models for sensing and control in shape-morphing systems
• Experimental implementation of designs
• Engaging in scientific exchange with collaboration partners of the project
• Preparing reports, scientific papers, and presentations

Job Requirements:

• PhD in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field
• Research experience on shape-morphing structures, mechanical metamaterials, or computational mechanics
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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