Research Fellow/Engineer (CSC1)

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a dedicated researcher in architecture engineering. The role involves managing research projects, collaborating with international teams, and contributing to innovative urban farming solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in architecture or mechanical engineering, and experience with computational fluid dynamics. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in sustainable building design.

Qualifications

• Relevant competence in architecture and building technology.
• Experience with commercial CFD packages is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage research project with PI and research team.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with international teams on urban farming modules.

Skills

Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

Building Technology

Urban Farming

Education

Master’s or PhD in Architecture

Degree in Building Science

Tools

ANSYS

ANSYS FLUENT

Job description

Organisation/Company: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Research Field

Architecture Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Singapore

Application Deadline

14 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, and the research team to meet all project deliverables.
2. Undertake responsibilities such as:
   1. Meeting project milestones and deliverables with the PI and co-investigators.
   2. Preparing ITQ for procurement of equipment and consumables.
   3. Co-supervising Final Year project students with PI and co-PIs.
3. Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure compliance with Work, Safety, and Health Regulations.
4. Coordinate procurement and liaise with vendors/suppliers for equipment training, maintenance, and operational issues.
5. Work independently and within a team to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
6. Collaborate with an international and interdisciplinary team to develop high-performance urban farming modules via computational and empirical analysis.
7. Support in designing and maintaining the vertical farm at SIT@Dover and be willing to work on related tasks.
8. Liaise with project members, including local industry partners and Tohoku University (Japan), to integrate in-house developed light conversion film into architectural designs and systems for the urban farming module.

Job Requirements:

1. Relevant competence in building-related areas such as architecture, building technology, and mechanical engineering.
2. A degree in architecture, building science, or mechanical engineering; possession of a Master’s or PhD degree and prior experience in architecture and/or sustainable building design is advantageous.
3. Experience with commercial CFD packages such as ANSYS, with familiarity in ANSYS FLUENT, Meshing tools, and post-processing software.
4. Knowledge and interest in urban farming, with willingness to work on plant growth with daylight.