Postdoctoral Fellow — Shape-Morphing Mechanics & Metamaterials

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

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