Senior Scientist (Coastal Protection), TCOMS

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institution in Singapore seeks a highly motivated Senior Scientist to lead cutting-edge research in coastal protection. The successful candidate will conduct advanced modelling of hydrodynamics and sediment transport, and integrate AI tools to enhance predictive capabilities. With a PhD and at least 6 years of relevant experience, the candidate will manage projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare reports and publications on findings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of research or industry experience in coastal engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in modelling flow-structure and flow-vegetation interactions.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical modelling projects focused on coastal protection.
• Conduct numerical simulations to support coastal protection strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Resourcefulness

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Open-source CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM)

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedSenior Scientistto lead and contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects incoastal protection. The successful candidate will be responsible for advanced modelling of hydrodynamics, flow-structure and flow-vegetation interactions, and sediment transport processes through a combination of large-scale physical experiments and numerical simulation techniques. This work will play an important role in supporting sustainable, climate-resilient coastal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supportlarge-scale physical modelling projectsfocused on coastal protection, encompassinghard infrastructure,nature-based solutions, andgreen-grey hybrid measures.
• Conductnumerical simulationsusingopen-source CFD software(e.g., OpenFOAM) andcommercial modelling toolsto simulate coastal processes and support the development of effective coastal protection strategies.
• Participate infield studies and collaborate withmultidisciplinary teamsto monitor and evaluate the performance of coastal protection solutions from bothengineeringandecologicalperspectives.
• Support structural and geotechnical assessments to evaluate the stability of coastal protection systems.
• Integrateartificial intelligence (AI)tools into modelling workflows to enhancepredictive capabilities,solution optimization, andcomputational efficiency.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment withtimelines,budgets, andstakeholder expectations, includinggrantorsandindustry partners.
• Prepare and delivertechnical reports,scientific publications, andpresentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support team and organizational objectives.

Requirements:

• PhDinCivil Engineering,Coastal Engineering,Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of research or industry experiencein coastal engineering or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in the modelling of flow-structure interaction, flow-vegetation interaction and/or sediment transport processes; experience withphysics-informed machine learning approachesis an advantage.
• Proven ability to workindependentlyand withincollaborative teams.
• Strongproblem-solving skillsandresourcefulnessin addressing complex technical challenges.
• Ability to manage tasks withindefined timelines and budgets.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with experience instakeholder engagementandtechnical documentation.