Research Fellow (Additive Manufacturing for Construction)

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a Research Fellow to study additive manufacturing for construction, focusing on 3D printing of polymers or metals and their use in concrete systems. Appointment is for 8 months with possible extension.

The successful candidate will perform independent and collaborative research, develop new solutions, publish high-quality journal papers, and assist in securing external funding through proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing.
• Strong record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on additive manufacturing for construction.
• Plan and carry out experiments—fabrication, testing and characterization of materials.
• Develop architected structures using numerical tools and publish results in journals.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Independent work

Collaborative research

Numerical simulation

Education

PhD in Civil Eng

Job description

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The School plays an integral role in spearheading tertiary education, advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Maritime Studies fields, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond. The School’s mission in research is to achieve excellence by providing a conducive and intellectually stimulating environment to enable high quality work in strategic directions that are of significant impact to industry, science and technology. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to work in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and conduct research on additive manufacturing for construction, with a particular focus on 3D printing of polymeric or metal materials and their applications in concrete system. The role will focus on performing independent and collaborative research to meet the project objectives, developing new solutions, and publishing high-quality journal papers. The appointment is for 8 months with a provision for further extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on additive manufacturing technologies for construction.

• Plan and carry out experimental programs involving the fabrication, testing, and characterization of composite materials.

• Develop architected structures using numerical simulation and parametric design tools.

• Contribute to the dissemination of research outcomes through peer-reviewed journal publications and technical reports.

• Assist in securing external funding through grant applications and proposals.

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Civil Engineering.

• Technical hands-on experience in additive manufacturing.

• Strong academic record with demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

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