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

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore’s College of Computing and Data Science invites applications for the position of Research Associate in the Cloud Application and Platform Group. The role centers on CFD development, OpenFOAM-based workflows, and collaboration with academic and industry partners.

Candidates should have a Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics, strong teamwork skills, and practical CFD experience including C++, Python, and energy-modelling tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

OpenFOAM development

C++ development (CFD)

Python scripting

Unix shell scripting

Energy modelling

CFD workflow optimization

Education

Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics

Tools

Fluent

STAR-CCM+

6Sigma

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 A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world‑class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg