Research Fellow, Timber & Bamboo Testing & Standards

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Engineered Timber & Bamboo, focusing on testing, design data, and standards development for tropical mass engineered timber products. The role spans lab testing, product recommendations, and standards translation for regional deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in timber-related engineering fields, with strong analytical skills, research output, and experience coordinating complex testing programs and

Qualifications

• PhD in related areas such as Timber Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Wood Science and Bamboo Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge or research experience in Timber or bamboo material testing; Engineered wood products; Structural testing and mechanical characterisation; Timber design standards, especially Eurocode 5 or related international standards.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret experimental data and translate results into practical recommendations.
• Good written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, research papers, technical documentation, and presentations.
• Strong project execution skills, including the ability to coordinate procurement, logistics, testing schedules, collaborators, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Timber and Bamboo Testing, Grading, and Classification: Conduct mechanical testing of timber, bamboo, lamellae, finger-jointed specimens, and full MET products; determine key material properties and support lamellar strength classification.
• Product Development and Design Data: Develop practical product recommendations, including suitable product sizes and configurations, mechanical design properties, characteristic values, and inputs for design guides.
• Factory Production Control and Certification Readiness: Review international and regional practices for factory production control, quality assurance, audit, and certification; engage with manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and stakeholders; develop practical recommendations for product qualification and industry adoption.
• Fire Performance Testing: Conduct fire performance testing and interpret fire-related test data for timber, bamboo, and MET products.
• Standards Review and Eurocode Equivalence: Review relevant international and regional standards, including Eurocode, JIS, ISO, AS/NZS, Malaysian Standards, and China National Standards, to support Singapore standards and Eurocode-equivalent pathways.

Skills

Timber testing

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

PhD in Timber Engineering

Job description

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow in Engineered Timber & Bamboo, focusing on testing, design data, and standards development for tropical mass engineered timber products. The role spans lab testing, product recommendations, and standards translation for regional deployment.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in timber-related engineering fields, with strong analytical skills, research output, and experience coordinating complex testing programs and