Research Associate (Urban climate modelling)

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Associate (Urban climate modelling) to join an interdisciplinary project on urban heat island mitigation through greenery-based solutions at Kent Ridge Campus. You will model cooling effects of greenery and develop a platform to optimise cooling benefits in Singapore.

The role requires a Master’s in a CFD-related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with UrbanMicroclimateFoam/OpenFOAM/WRF-PALM4U.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field with CFD focus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of urban climate modelling.
• Experience with environmental simulation tools (UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF/PALM4U).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Urban climate modelling

Independent working

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Fluid Dynamics / Atmospheric Sciences / Urban Climate / Architecture Engineering / Building Science (CFD focus)

Tools

UrbanMicroclimateFoam

OpenFOAM

WRF/PALM4U

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate (Urban climate modelling)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Architecture

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 01/09/2026

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;

Req ID: 34286