Research Scientist (A) (Propulsion)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Scientist to join the Combustion & Propulsion research group. You will engage in experimental and/or CFD studies, contributing to cutting-edge propulsion research.

The role requires a Doctoral degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with a strong focus on aerospace propulsion and gas dynamics, demonstrating independence and clear communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in propulsion and gas dynamics; experience with experimental methods and CFD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in experimental and CFD studies in combustion and propulsion.
• Develop and apply CFD codes; work with OpenFOAM and GPU acceleration.
• Design experiments, collect data, and analyze results; communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

GPU acceleration

Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Scientist-%28A%29-%28Propulsion%29/33604-en_GB/

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Research Scientist to participate in experimental and/or CFD studies in Combustion & Propulsion research.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong background in Aerospace Propulsion and Gas Dynamics.

Experimental Research: Comprehensive knowledge of experimental techniques in combustion and gas dynamics, including flow velocity, pressure and temperature measurements, combustion diagnostics, and tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy. Proven skills in experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis.

Numerical Research: Strong expertise in combustion Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and extensive experience in code development. Prior experience with OpenFOAM, GPU acceleration, and familiarity with commercial CFD software.

Ability to work independently and good communication skills are essential.