Research Fellow (3DPC structures)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow (3DPC structures) at the College of Design and Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering. The project focuses on 3D printed concrete structures to enhance protection under impact loading.

The successful candidate will develop a printing mix design, run lab tests, fabricate specimens, perform high-speed tests, and conduct finite element studies.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Concrete mix designs
• Structural resilience analysis
• Finite element modelling
• Strong written and spoken communications
• Open to fixed term contract

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on mix designs
• Fabricate 3DPC specimens
• Conduct high impact tests on the specimens
• Perform FE numerical studies

Skills

Concrete mix designs

Structural resilience analysis

Finite element modelling

Strong written and spoken comms

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (3DPC structures)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 23/09/2026

Job Description

This project investigates the use of 3D printed concrete structures for protection against impact loading conditions. The researcher is expected to develop a printing mix design to improve the material resistance and to optimize the structural design against high-rate loading conditions.

The researcher is expected to

• conduct laboratory tests on mix designs
• fabricate 3DPC specimens
• conduct high impact tests on the specimens
• perform FE numerical studies

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD degree in a relevant field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the following areas:
• Concrete mix designs
• Structural resilience analysis
• Finite element modelling.
• Strong written and spoken communications.
• Open to fixed term contract

Req ID: 34491