Senior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Applied Physics)

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment. ERI@N has multiple Interdisciplinary Research Programmes which focus on translational Research, Development & Deployment which focus on specific area of the energy value chain, and a number of Living labs and Testbeds which facilitate large scale technology deployment enabling validation and demonstration of real-world applications.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/erian

We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow to develop a CFD engine and building energy models. The role will focus on participating in the development and implementation strategy of a cloud AI-based framework to perform business valuation.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop new CFD solutions in partnership with our academic and technology partners;

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Identification of new research and technology development priorities;

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Providing CFD technical leadership to new research programs;

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Work closely with other team members to develop OpenFOAM methods, processes and workflows;

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Develop and implement mesh, solver and post-processing methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our CFD tools and workflow;

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Support and optimise CFD tools including monitoring and resolving issues;

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Ensure that CFD simulations and analysis carried out within the department are aligned with the capability of the commercial tools;

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Conduct research into and analysis the energy usage of different scenarios;

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Write reports and mapping the total energy usage;

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Thinking of ideas for actionable options;

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Respond to questions from team members;

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Publish papers and support documentation.

Job Requirements

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PhD qualification degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics or related field

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At least 3 years of relevant experiences in CFD development.

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Familiarity with CFD solvers (Fluent, 6Sigma, STAR-CCM+, etc.)

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Good written and oral communication skills

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Proficiency in OpenFOAM development and/or in C++ language development in a CFD environment;

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Competent in soft skills / general personality traits e.g. information visualization, interaction design

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Experience with energy modelling or coding platforms including SketchUp, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, TRNSYS, and Python;

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Proven ability to work at a fast pace and to react rapidly to new information;

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F1 experience would be advantageous but not essential;

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Experience of Python, C++, and Unix shell scripting would be advantageous

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU