Research Fellow (Urban Climate Modelling) 29845

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We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary project on urban heat island (UHI) mitigation through greenery-based solutions. This project is supported by NParks and aims to evaluate cooling effects of urban greenery and develop a modelling platform to assess and optimize the cooling benefits of various types and configurations of urban greenery in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct multi-scale multi-physics numerical simulations, e.g. simulation of thermal environment, urban greenery, airflow movement at the city, district and neighbourhood scales;
  • Coordinate, prepare and present project updates to project PIs, Co-PIs and funding agency on a regular basis;
  • Publish the research findings on top-tier academic journals and local/international conferences;
  • Assist with project management tasks
  • Prepare research proposals;
  • Monitor and keep up to date the latest technology and trend in related areas;
  • Organize, and assist technical workshops, networking events and conferences (local and overseas).

Qualifications

  • Candidate must have a relevant Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Atmospheric Sciences, Urban Climate, Architecture Engineering, Building Science, or related fields majoring in Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD);
  • Well informed and knowledgeable in urban climate modelling;
  • Highly experienced in using environmental simulation tools, such as UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF/PALM or other similar programs;
  • Highly motivated individual with capacity to work independently.
  • Good time management and planning;
  • Good publication track record;
  • Some knowledge of remote sensing and programming language is an advantage.

 

Job requisition ID : 29845

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.