Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow in Mechanical or Civil Engineering. The role involves conducting research on soft robotics, collaborating with students and fellow researchers, and requires a PhD in the relevant fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong publication record and excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering required.
• Research experience in mechanics of materials is essential.
• Fluency in spoken and written English for research work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on mechanics of soft robotics.
• Collaborate and mentor undergraduate students and visiting scholars.
• Conduct modelling and experimental research on soft robotics mechanics.

Skills

Research experiences in mechanics of materials

Good communication skills

Proficiency in research design

Education

PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering

Job description

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Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering)

Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00021467

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU is ranked 5th in the world (QS Subject ranking 2021) and boasts well-established industry partnerships with prominent companies such as Rolls-Royce, General Electric, HP Inc, Pratt & Whitney and Singapore Airlines. With a faculty comprising more than 90 professors, it is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in the world. Faculty members are drawn from renowned universities worldwide, providing a wealth of collective expertise in traditional and emerging mechanical and aerospace engineering, and in specialties including advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, innovative design, nanotechnology, and biomedical and computational applications.

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) invites applications for the position of Research Fellow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on mechanics of soft robotics

• Collaborate with team members (Research Associates, Project Officers, PhD students), and mentor undergraduate students, visiting scholars and researchers

• Conduct modelling, simulation and experimental research on mechanics of soft robotics

• Explore applications in the fields of transportation and search and rescue

Requirements:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

• Research experiences in mechanics of materials

• Good publication record

• Proficiency in research design and research collaboration

• Good communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English for research work

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About Us

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.