Wave-Vegetation & Coastal Hydrodynamics Engineer

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

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Engineer to investigate wave-vegetation interaction in coastlines and assist a VASE-R project. You will develop models, test vegetation effects on wave attenuation, and support field surveys at Kent Ridge Campus.

The role involves calibrating XBeach simulations with experimental data and collaborating with project partners to provide guidance for post-storm inspections and shoreline protection improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, coastal or environmental engineering, physical oceanography or a related field.
• Experience with XBeach, wave-flume or coastal field measurements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical and numerical models of wave-vegetation interaction.
• Test how vegetation density, patch spacing and gaps affect wave attenuation.
• Support wave-flume experiments and coastal field surveys; align and quality-check wave records and maps.
• Calibrate and validate XBeach simulations using experimental data; map shoreline protections and develop post-storm inspection guidance.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Numerical modelling

Python

MATLAB

Education

Coastal Eng

Physical Oceanography

Tools

XBeach

Python

MATLAB

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a Research Engineer to investigate wave-vegetation interaction in coastlines and assist a VASE-R project. You will develop models, test vegetation effects on wave attenuation, and support field surveys at Kent Ridge Campus.

The role involves calibrating XBeach simulations with experimental data and collaborating with project partners to provide guidance for post-storm inspections and shoreline protection improvements.