Research Fellow (Battery fire modelling)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Research Fellow in Singapore focusing on battery fire modelling and safety. The successful candidate will develop computational models, conduct simulations, and validate findings through collaboration. A PhD in a relevant engineering field is essential along with strong CFD expertise and programming skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in energy storage systems and participate in academic dissemination activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Strong background in computational modelling essential.
• Knowledge of battery systems and fire science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD and fire dynamics models in OpenFOAM.
• Conduct numerical simulations for fire dynamics.
• Collaborate with teams to validate models.

Skills

Computational modelling

CFD (OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, FDS)

Programming (Python, C/C++, MATLAB)

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Research publication

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Fire Safety Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow position in the field of battery fire modelling and safety. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team working on advanced computational studies to improve the understanding of fire and thermal runaway hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and next-generation energy storage systems.

The responsibility includes

• Develop and implement computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fire dynamics models in OpenFOAM tool for battery thermal runaway and fire propagation.
• Conduct numerical simulations to investigate ignition, flame spread, gas release, and jet/fire dynamics in battery systems.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to validate models against laboratory-scale and large-scale fire tests.
• Publish research outcomes in high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences.
• Assist in project management, supervision of graduate students, and preparation of research proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Fire Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in computational modelling, with experience in CFD (e.g., OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent, FDS, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of battery systems, thermal runaway, combustion, or fire science is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB) for model development and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.