PostDoctoral Scholar (Research Fellow) - Dept of the Built Environment

National University of Singapore; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Building Robotics Laboratory is seeking a Building Performance Specialist (Post-Doctoral) to advance intelligent building envelope and cooling technologies on the Kent Ridge Campus. You will contribute to designing, evaluating and implementing high-performance facades and control systems, aligning with IEQ standards.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Building Science and are proficient in interpreting ASHRAE/WELL guidelines, communicating results with

Qualifications

• PhD in Building Science or related field and knowledge of IEQ factors.
• Familiarity with standards and environmental design principles.
• Ability to communicate findings to engineers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Join Building Robotics Laboratory to advance building performance technologies.
• Work on building facades, cooling systems and smart robotics projects.
• Extract relevant ASHRAE/WELL information and translate to design.

Skills

IEQ knowledge

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Building Science or related field

Job description

PostDoctoral Scholar (Research Fellow) - Dept of the Built Environment

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: The Built Environment Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Kent Ridge Campus Posted On: 28/07/2026

Job Description

At Building Robotics Laboratory, we develop state-of-the-art sensing, learning and control systems for energy efficient, human-centered, comfortable and healthy environments. Building Robotics lab focuses on the development of new tools, evaluation protocols and technologies; the processes of design, management and procurement are also developed and examined through actual implementation of systems in real buildings on NUS campus and beyond.

We are looking for a Building Performance Specialist to join our growing team. As a building performance specialist in Building Robotics lab, you will have the opportunity to work on different parts of developing advanced building facades and cooling systems and smart robots. The candidate should be able to extract relevant standards (ASHRAE/WELL) information to the product design and communicate them effectively with the engineering team. We are particularly seeking individuals who are familiar with or are interested to learn about smart building (systems automation and controls) and are able to undertake sophisticated system development works. If qualified for admission, the candidate may opt to pursue a higher degree on relevant subjects. The position offers excellent career opportunities for upcoming engineers in a very fast-growing sector of smart, efficient and human-centered buildings, an area of great importance to the society.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Building Science related fields, knowledge of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) factors and relevant standards, familiarity with personalized environmental design and control.
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills