Research Associate (Built Environment)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Building Robotics Laboratory is seeking a Building Performance Specialist to contribute to advanced building facades, cooling systems, and smart robots on the campus and beyond.

You will extract ASHRAE/WELL standards, communicate them to the engineering team, and develop sophisticated system concepts. If qualified, you may pursue a higher degree; there are promising career opportunities in fast-growing, energy-efficient, human-centered buildings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Building Science related fields with at least 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) factors and related standards.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

IEQ knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Master's degree in Building Science related fields

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.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Building Science related fields with at least 2 years' relevant work experience, and good knowledge, skills and expertise in relevant field
• 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