Research Associate (Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Applied Physics)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's CCDS invites applications for a Research Associate in the Cloud Application and Platform Group. The role focuses on CFD tool development, energy modelling, and high-impact research in cloud-enabled computing for data-intensive CFD analyses.

The candidate will develop CFD solutions, lead technical workstreams, and collaborate across groups to advance CFD workflows and publish research findings.

Qualifications

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics.
• Strong organisational and project skills.
• Able to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in CFD tool development and OpenFOAM is preferred.
• Experience with energy modelling platforms and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD solutions with academic and industry partners.
• Provide CFD technical leadership to new research programs.
• Develop OpenFOAM methods, processes and workflows.
• Implement mesh, solver and post-processing methodologies to improve CFD tools.
• Support and optimize CFD tools and monitor issues.
• Ensure CFD simulations align with commercial tool capabilities.
• Conduct energy usage analysis and document findings.
• Publish papers and support documentation.

Skills

OpenFOAM

C++

Python

Unix shell scripting

Energy modelling

SketchUp

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

TRNSYS

CFD tools

Education

Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics

Tools

OpenFOAM

Fluent

6Sigma

STAR-CCM+

Python

Job description

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. NTU's College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU's College of Computing and Data Science is an 'exciting place to learn and grow. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Cloud Application and Platform Group is a cutting-edge research group from CCDS. It is a leading research group in the area of Cloud Media Computing, Content Delivery Networks, Data Center architecture, and Big Data analytics.

Mission of the Cloud Application and Platform Group is to conduct innovative and fundamental research in applications and platforms for cloud computing and to practice a learning-based framework for system prototyping and performance optimization, for large-scale networked computing systems. Vision of the lab is to incubate visionary technical leaders to drive future Information and Communication Technology (ICT) advances.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new CFD solutions in partnership with our academic and technology partners;
• Providing CFD technical leadership to new research programs;
• Work closely with other team members to develop OpenFOAM methods, processes and workflows;
• Develop and implement mesh, solver and post-processing methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our CFD tools and workflow;
• Support and optimise CFD tools including monitoring and resolving issues;
• Ensure that CFD simulations and analysis carried out within the department are aligned with the capability of the commercial tools;
• Conduct research into and analysis the energy usage of different scenarios;
• Write reports and mapping the total energy usage;
• Publish papers and support documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics from a recognized university;
• Strong organisational and project skills;
• Excellent team player and able to work effectively with other groups;
• Practical experience in OpenFOAM development and/or in C++ language development in a CFD environment;
• Good understanding of commercial CFD solvers (Fluent, 6Sigma, STAR-CCM+, etc.)
• Experience with energy modelling or coding platforms including SketchUp, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, TRNSYS, and Python;
• Proven ability to work at a fast pace and to react rapidly to new information;
• F1 experience would be advantageous but not essential;
• Experience of Python, C++, and Unix shell scripting would be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU