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:

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

• Identification of new research and technology development priorities;

• Providing CFD technical leadership to new research programs;

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

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

• Support and optimise CFD tools including monitoring and resolving issues;

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

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

• Write reports and mapping the total energy usage;

• Thinking of ideas for actionable options;

• Respond to questions from team members;

• Publish papers and support documentation.

Job Requirements:

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

• At least 3 years of relevant experiences in CFD development.

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

• Good written and oral communication skills

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

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

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

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

• F1 experience would be advantageous but not essential;

• 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