Research Fellow (Asphalt Pavement Materials)

National University of Singapore; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites application for one Research Fellow position in the area of resilient and circular asphalt pavement materials. The candidate will work with the project team at NUS on laboratory and field studies to advance mechanistic-empirical pavement design for airports.

Located at the Kent Ridge Campus, the role focuses on developing high-performance pavement solutions and coordinating with contractors and

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in experimental and field asphalt pavement design.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to present research findings.
• Value teamwork and ability to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and field experiments on circular resilient airport asphalt pavements.
• Work on mechanistic-empirical pavement design and modelling for airports.
• Develop state-of-the-art solutions for high performance pavement systems and collaborate with contractors and agencies on field construction implementation.
• Manage research project progress, grant administration, and finance.
• Work on other relevant tasks set out by the project PI.

Skills

Experimental pavement design

Field trials

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Research Fellow (Asphalt Pavement Materials)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Kent Ridge Campus Posted On: 12/06/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites application for one (1) Research Fellow position in the area of resilient and circular asphalt pavement materials. The candidate is expected to work in research projects related to the topic funded by the Defence Science and Technology Agency of Singapore. The candidate will be working with Associate Professor Ong Ghim Ping Raymond from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Design and Engineering (CDE)( https://cde.nus.edu.sg/cee/staff/ong-ghim-ping-raymond/) in fundamental and translational research in the development of new asphalt pavement design guidelines.

The selected individual is required to:

• Perform laboratory and field experiments on circular resilient airport asphalt pavements as core focus.
• Work on mechanistic empirical pavement design and modelling for airports.
• Develop state of the art solutions for high performance pavement system and work closely with contractors and agencies on field construction implementation to ensure solution is commercially viable.
• Manage research project progress, grant administration, and finance.
• Work on other relevant tasks set out by the project PI.

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD in Civil Engineering or a related area.
• Applicants with relevant experience in both experimental and field asphalt pavement design, standard development and construction would be favourably considered.
• Strong written and spoken communication and has the ability to present research findings in publications and professional meetings (including with agencies and the industry).
• Values teamwork and has good team working skills.
• Open to fixed-term contract.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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