Research Fellow (3DPC structures)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a research position focused on 3D printed concrete structures capable of withstanding impact loading. The selected researcher will develop printing mix designs to enhance material resistance and optimize structural performance under high-rate loading.

Responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, fabricating 3DPC specimens, carrying out high impact tests, and performing FE numerical studies to support design optimization.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field; minimum 5 years of experience in concrete mix designs, resilience analysis and FE modelling.
• 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

Written and spoken communications

Education

PhD in a relevant field

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