Research Associate (Structural Fire Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore invites applications for a Research Associate in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering to advance structural fire engineering research, including experiments, simulations and AI-assisted methods. The role covers numerical modelling with ABAQUS/ANSYS, experimental testing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Entry-level candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and structural analysis.
• Experience with finite element software (ABAQUS/SAFIR/ANSYS) is advantageous.
• Experience with structural fire engineering or experimental testing is advantageous.
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB; interest in AI applications.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Entry-level candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on structural behaviour and fire resistance under fire conditions.
• Develop numerical models and perform structural fire simulations using finite element software.
• Assist in planning and conducting structural fire experiments and analysing test results.
• Investigate structural performance, failure mechanisms and fire resistance through experimental and numerical studies.
• Explore AI and machine learning applications for efficient structural fire analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications and presentations, and support project deliverables.

Skills

Structural analysis

Python

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

SAFIR

ANSYS

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) conducts research in structural engineering, sustainable construction and infrastructure resilience. The successful candidate will join a research team working on structural fire engineering, with opportunities to contribute to experimental investigations, numerical modelling and advanced computational methods.

We are looking for a Research Associate to investigate the behaviour and performance of structures under fire conditions. The role will involve structural fire analysis, numerical simulations, experimental investigations and the exploration of AI-assisted approaches for structural fire engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on structural behaviour and fire resistance under fire conditions.
• Develop numerical models and perform structural fire simulations using finite element software.
• Assist in planning and conducting structural fire experiments and analysing test results.
• Investigate structural performance, failure mechanisms and fire resistance through experimental and numerical studies.
• Explore AI and machine learning applications for efficient structural fire analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, research publications and presentations, and support project deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of structural mechanics, structural analysis and structural behaviour.
• Experience with finite element software such as ABAQUS, SAFIR or ANSYS would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of structural fire engineering or experimental structural testing would be an advantage.
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB and interest in AI applications would be beneficial.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU