PostDoctoral Scholar (Research Fellow) - Department of the Built Environment

College of Design and Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Building Performance Specialist to develop advanced facades, cooling systems, and smart robots. This role requires a PhD in Building Science with expertise in Indoor Environmental Quality standards. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and teamwork skills, and the opportunity may lead towards pursuing higher degrees in relevant fields. Join a fast-growing sector focused on smart, efficient buildings.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality and relevant standards.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced building facades, cooling systems and smart robots.
• Extract relevant standards information and communicate with engineering team.
• Engage in sophisticated system development works.

Skills

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Building Science

Job description

Job Description

At Building Robotics Laboratory, we develop state-of-the-art sensing, learning and control systems for energy efficient, human-centered, comfortable and healthy environments. Building Robotics lab focuses on the development of new tools, evaluation protocols and technologies; the processes of design, management and procurement are also developed and examined through actual implementation of systems in real buildings on NUS campus and beyond.

We are looking for a Building Performance Specialist to join our growing team. As a building performance specialist in Building Robotics lab, you will have the opportunity to work on different parts of developing advanced building facades and cooling systems and smart robots. The candidate should be able to extract relevant standards (ASHRAE/WELL) information to the product design and communicate them effectively with the engineering team. We are particularly seeking individuals who are familiar with or are interested to learn about smart building (systems automation and controls) and are able to undertake sophisticated system development works. If qualified for admission, the candidate may opt to pursue a higher degree on relevant subjects. The position offers excellent career opportunities for upcoming engineers in a very fast-growing sector of smart, efficient and human-centered buildings, an area of great importance to the society.

Qualifications

• PhD in Building Science related fields, knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) factors and relevant standards, familiarity with personalized environmental design and control.
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: The Built Environment

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 31251