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