Research Fellow (Coastal Barrier)

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 Research Fellow position focusing on scalable coastal barriers. The role entails hydrodynamic modelling, structural analysis of modular barrier systems, and site-specific feasibility assessments in Singapore's coastal environment.

Applicant must hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate strong modeling and programming skills, experience with CFD tools, and a track record of independent research and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong background in structural engineering, with some knowledge in hydrodynamics.
• Experience in numerical modelling of wave-structure interactions, offshore structures, or coastal engineering systems.
• Proficiency in relevant numerical modelling tools, such as ABAQUS, OpenFOAM/ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent CFD software.
• Good analytical, programming, and data-processing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed international journals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Hydrodynamic modelling and structural analysis of modular coastal barriers.
• Site-specific engineering feasibility assessments in Singaporean coastal environments.
• Contribute to a scalable and sustainable barrier system for wide and deep channels.

Skills

Structural engineering

Hydrodynamics

Numerical modelling

Programming

Data analysis

Independent research

English communication

Education

PhD in Civil/Coastal/Offshore Eng

Tools

ABAQUS

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

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

The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow position for scalable and sustainable coastal barriers.

The successful candidate will participate in a research project entitled "Scalable and Sustainable Coastal Barriers for Wide and Deep Channels", which aims to develop an innovative deployable and modular coastal protection system for wide and deep waterways.

The proposed system consists of telescopic barrier units supported by a fleet of jack-up platforms, providing a potentially adaptable coastal protection solution while minimising permanent obstructions to navigation channels.

The Research Fellow will contribute primarily to hydrodynamic modelling and structural analysis of the modular-based coastal barriers, as well as site-specific engineering feasibility assessments, with particular emphasis on the application of the proposed system to Singapore's coastal environment.

Qualifications

1. PhD degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
2. Strong background in structural engineering, with some knowledge in hydrodynamics.
3. Experience in numerical modelling of wave-structure interactions, offshore structures, or coastal engineering systems.
4. Proficiency in relevant numerical modelling tools, such as ABAQUS, OpenFOAM/ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent CFD software.
5. Good analytical, programming, and data-processing skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed international journals.
7. Good written and verbal communication skills in English.