Research Assistant (Built Environment)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Building Performance Specialist to join the Building Robotics Lab. You will contribute to developing advanced building facades and cooling systems, and to integrating smart building technologies on campus.

The role involves extracting ASHRAE/WELL standards for product design and communicating them clearly with engineers. Collaboration and independent work are valued in this fast-growing field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality factors and relevant standards.
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced building facades and cooling systems.
• Work on smart robots integration within buildings.
• Extract relevant ASHRAE/WELL standards for product design.
• Communicate standards and requirements with the engineering team.

Skills

IEQ factors

ASHRAE/WELL standards

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Building Science

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Built Environment)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: The Built Environment

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

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.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. 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