Senior Research Fellow (Thermal Engineering)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is hiring a post-doctoral senior research fellow to lead a funded research project on personalized cooling systems. This role involves designing and optimizing cooling devices, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior researchers, ideal for innovative candidates in mechanical or materials engineering.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Three or more years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Proficiency in thermal engineering, heat transfer, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design optimization of personalized cooling system using COMSOL.
• Validate simulation models using experimental data and refine designs.
• Document project progress through reports and publications.

Skills

Thermal Engineering

Heat Transfer

Mechanical Design

CFD Software ANSYS

COMSOL Multiphysics

Prototyping

Scientific Writing

Communication Skills

Grant Proposal Writing

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate post-doctoral senior research fellow to help lead and work on a funded research project that investigates the development of personalized cooling systems leveraging thermoelectric cooling technology. The aim of the research is to design a personalized cooling device for mixed-mode ventilation and natural ventilation environments in the tropics. The postdoctoral senior research fellow will be supervised by the principal investigator Dr. Adrian Chong from the Department of the Built Environment, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore.

• Lead the design optimization of a personalized cooling system by simulating various geometries, materials, and thermoelectric module configurations using COMSOL.
• Develop and execute parametric studies to evaluate system performance under diverse operating scenarios, including power limitations, ambient environmental conditions, and human-device interactions
• Validate simulation models using experimental data or benchmark datasets, and iterate designs to improve thermal and energy performance.
• Develop detailed transient and steady-state CFD models using ANSYS to aid the design and validation of the personalized cooling system.
• Design, supervise, and conduct prototyping and experimental campaigns, including setup of instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis
• Document and communicate project progress through technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, materials, and electrical engineers, and engage with external partners to ensure alignment with translational and commercialization goals
• Support proposal writing, grant reporting, and documentation required for institutional and agency deliverables.
• Assist in mentoring junior researchers or students and provide technical oversight in relevant sub-projects
• Perform other duties as required to support the success of the research program

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ph.D. in, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Have three or more years of postdoctoral research experience
• Proficiency (with a demonstrated track record) in thermal engineering, heat transfer, and/or mechanical design
• Proficiency (with a demonstrated track record) in CFD software ANSYS.
• Proficiency (with a demonstrated track record) in COMSOL Multiphysics (including relevant modules such as Heat Transfer, CFD, and/or AC/DC modules).
• Proficiency (with a demonstrated track record) in prototyping and experimentation.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and drive prototyping and experimentation campaigns.
• Good scientific writing, communication and learning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals or contribute significantly to funding applications.
• Ability to translate research findings into prototype demonstrations.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : The Built Environment

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29425