Research Fellow (structural system analysis)

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. You will lead the design and verification of a modular long-span structural system and contribute to metal 3D printing research.

Under the supervision of Asst Prof Meng Xin, you will analyse structural performance, assess constructability and carbon footprint, and perform finite element analyses on composite systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Strong research portfolio with publications in structural engineering.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Propose conceptual structural systems for modular long-span transfer slab/truss assemblies.
• Analyse structural performance under static loading, vibration, and elevated temperatures.
• Assess productivity, constructability, and carbon footprint of novel structural system.
• Finite element analysis of composite structural systems and joints.
• Contribute to metal 3D printing research and its effective use in construction.

Skills

Research publications

Structural analysis

Finite element modelling

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modelling

Job description

Job Title: Research Fellow (structural system analysis)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 23/06/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Fellow position under the supervision of Asst Prof Meng Xin from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The successful applicant will lead the design and verification of a novel modular long-span structural system and contribute to constructional metal 3D printing research in the later stage of the project.

The Research Fellow Is Expected To

• Propose conceptual structural systems for modular long-span transfer slab/truss assemblies.
• Analyse structural performance under static loading, vibration, and elevated temperatures.
• Assess productivity, constructability, and carbon footprint of novel structural system.
• Finite element analysis of composite structural systems and joints.
• Contribute to metal 3D printing research and its effective use in construction.

Essential

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering.
• A strong portfolio of research and publications related to structural engineering, especially on structural system analysis and finite element modelling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desired

• Practical experience in structural design and construction industry
• Building information modelling

Open to fixed-term contract

Req ID: 33487