Research Fellow (Battery Venting Gas Combustion Simulations)

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research in computational combustion and reacting-flow modelling. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension based on progress and funding.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the PI and research team and with external partners. Key responsibilities include developing CFD/combustion models, applying chemistry and turbulence-chemistry interactions, running OpenFOAM

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in computational modelling (OpenFOAM, Chemkin or Cantera).
• Familiarity with two-phase flow modelling and GPU computing is an advantage.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborative research with experimental partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct advanced CFD (such as LES or DNS) and combustion modelling of reacting flows and combustion systems.
• Develop and apply combustion chemistry, turbulence-chemistry interaction, and relevant numerical models.
• Perform simulations using OpenFOAM, or other relevant computational tools, including HPC platforms.
• Analyse and validate simulation results, and publish research findings in high-quality international journals and conferences.
• Contribute the development of research proposal, technical report and other research related work assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Skills

OpenFOAM

Chemkin/Cantera

Python

MATLAB

C++

Two-phase flow modelling

GPU computing

Data analysis

Publications

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline

Tools

OpenFOAM

Chemkin/Cantera

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct research in computational combustion and reacting-flow modelling. This is a one-year research appointment, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory research progress and funding availability. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team and will have opportunities to collaborate with leading academic or industrial partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct advanced CFD (such as LES or DNS) and combustion modelling of reacting flows and combustion systems.
• Develop and apply combustion chemistry, turbulence-chemistry interaction, and relevant numerical models.
• Perform simulations using OpenFOAM, or other relevant computational tools, including HPC platforms.
• Analyse and validate simulation results, and publish research findings in high-quality international journals and conferences.
• Contribute the development of research proposal, technical report and other research related work assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in computational modelling (OpenFOAM, Chemkin or Cantera).
• Familiarity with two-phase flow modelling and GPU computing is an advantage.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborative research with experimental partners.