Postdoctoral Researcher (Civil and Environmental Engineering )

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The role involves cutting-edge research on geotechnical engineering, focusing on clay–fluid interactions and sustainable materials. Key responsibilities include conducting simulations, analyzing data, mentoring students, and contributing to scientific publications. The ideal candidate has a PhD and strong skills in proposal writing and team collaboration. Excellent communication and a solid publication record are essential for success in this research-driven position.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Relevant research experience on geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in molecular dynamics simulations and computational fluid dynamics preferred.
• Excellent proposal writing and report writing skills.
• Strong publication record in journals.
• Self-motivated and team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on waste isolation, contaminant sequestration, and sediment transport.
• Perform computational simulations and laboratory experiments.
• Analyze data and prepare research progress reports.
• Mentor junior researchers and students.

Skills

Research in geotechnical engineering

Proposal writing

Report writing

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Molecular dynamics simulations

Computational fluid dynamics

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) is internationally recognized for its excellence in education and cutting‑edge research in infrastructure, environment, resilience, and sustainable urban systems. As one of the largest and most research‑active civil and environmental engineering schools in the world, CEE brings together a vibrant community of faculty, researchers, and students working across multidisciplinary areas such as geotechnical engineering, water and environmental systems, materials science, and computational modeling.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to cutting‑edge research in multiscale clay science and geotechnical engineering. The position centers on uncovering fundamental and applied mechanisms of clay–fluid interactions, environmental geotechnics, and sustainable soil‑based materials through integrated computational modeling, laboratory experiments, and data‑driven approaches. The successful candidate will play a key role in ongoing and new research initiatives, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and help advance NTU’s leadership in sustainable geotechnical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research in geotechnical engineering across areas such as waste isolation, contaminant sequestration, sediment transport, geopolymer development, and broader soil engineering applications. Responsibilities include performing computational simulations, designing and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, preparing progress reports, publishing scientific papers, and contributing to the development of research proposals.
• Provide mentorship to junior researchers, including PhD, master’s, and undergraduate students, as well as prospective high school students participating in research projects.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related field
• Relevant research experience on geotechnical engineering
• Relevant research experience in molecular dynamics simulations and computational fluid dynamics will be preferred.
• Excellent proposal writing and report writing skill
• Excellent journal paper publication record
• Self‑motivated and able to work on your own and in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication and writing in English as required to publish research
• Strong responsibility for research.

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