Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering Simulation), ChBE

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a PhD-level research position focusing on CFD and fluidized bed reactor modelling. The successful candidate will develop models, design experiments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold a PhD in chemical or mechanical engineering, with strong analytical skills and experience in CFD tools; excellent communication is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with CFD simulation, multiphase flow or fluidized bed modelling.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, Aspen Plus) is an advantage.
• Familiar with gas-solid fluidization, heat and mass transfer, and reactor design.
• Experience with experimental setup, data acquisition is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret simulation and experimental results.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop CFD and fluidized bed reactor models to investigate fluidization behaviour and optimize operating conditions.
• Instrument experimental rigs to acquire hydrodynamic and thermal profiles.
• Conduct parametric studies (temperature, gas velocity, recycle ratio, membrane flux and fluidization conditions).
• Close the loop between CFD predictions and pilot-scale experiments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

OpenFOAM

Aspen Plus

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

To support the execution of the model-informed experimental plan, develop CFD and fluidized bed reactor models to investigate fluidization behaviour and optimize operating conditions, instrument experimental rigs to acquire hydrodynamic and thermal profiles, conduct parametric studies (temperature, gas velocity, recycle ratio, membrane flux and fluidization conditions), and close the loop between CFD predictions and pilot-scale experiments.

Job Requirements

• 1. PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2. Knowledge of reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and fluid mechanics.
• 3. Experience or familiarity with CFD simulation, multiphase flow, or fluidized bed reactor modelling is preferred.
• 4. Experience in process simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, OpenFOAM, or Aspen Plus) is an advantage.
• 5. Familiar with gas-solid fluidization, heat and mass transfer, and reactor design is preferred.
• 6. Experience with experimental setup, process instrumentation, and data acquisition is an advantage.
• 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret simulation and experimental results.
• 8. Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team.