Research Associate (Urban climate modelling)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Associate to contribute to a multidisciplinary project on urban heat island mitigation through greenery-based solutions in Singapore. The role focuses on evaluating cooling effects of urban greenery and developing a modelling platform to optimize configurations.

Key tasks include conducting multi-scale simulations (thermal environment, urban canopy, airflow), publishing findings in top journals, and organizing technical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields (CFD/urban climate) required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in CFD or urban climate modelling.
• Proficient with UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-scale multi-physics numerical simulations.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Organize technical workshops and conferences (local and overseas).

Skills

Independent worker

Time management

Planning

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

UrbanMicroclimateFoam

OpenFOAM

WRF/PALM4U

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Research Associate to join our interdisciplinary project on urban heat island (UHI) mitigation through greenery-based solutions. This project is supported by NParks and aims to evaluate cooling effects of urban greenery and develop a modelling platform to assess and optimize the cooling benefits of various types and configurations of urban greenery in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-scale multi-physics numerical simulations, e.g. simulation of thermal environment, urban greenery, airflow movement at the city, district and neighbourhood scales;
• Publish the research findings on top-tier academic journals and local/international conferences;
• Organize, and assist technical workshops, networking events and conferences (local and overseas).

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a relevant Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Atmospheric Sciences, Urban Climate, Architecture Engineering, Building Science, or related fields majoring in Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD);
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Well informed and knowledgeable in urban climate modelling;
• Experienced in using environmental simulation tools, such as UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF/PALM4U or other similar programs;
• Highly motivated individual with capacity to work independently.
• Good time management and planning;