Urban Climate Modelling Research Associate: Greenery

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Associate (Urban climate modelling) to join an interdisciplinary project on urban heat island mitigation through greenery-based solutions at Kent Ridge Campus. You will model cooling effects of greenery and develop a platform to optimise cooling benefits in Singapore.

The role requires a Master’s in a CFD-related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with UrbanMicroclimateFoam/OpenFOAM/WRF-PALM4U.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field with CFD focus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of urban climate modelling.
• Experience with environmental simulation tools (UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF/PALM4U).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-scale multi-physics numerical simulations (city to neighbourhood).
• Publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Organize technical workshops and conferences (local and overseas).

Skills

Urban climate modelling

Independent working

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Fluid Dynamics / Atmospheric Sciences / Urban Climate / Architecture Engineering / Building Science (CFD focus)

Tools

UrbanMicroclimateFoam

OpenFOAM

WRF/PALM4U

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Associate (Urban climate modelling) to join an interdisciplinary project on urban heat island mitigation through greenery-based solutions at Kent Ridge Campus. You will model cooling effects of greenery and develop a platform to optimise cooling benefits in Singapore.

The role requires a Master’s in a CFD-related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with UrbanMicroclimateFoam/OpenFOAM/WRF-PALM4U.