Research Associate - Urban Climate Modelling

Job Overview

The College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to an interdisciplinary project focused on mitigating urban heat island effects through greenery-based interventions. This initiative, supported by NParks, aims to analyze cooling influences of urban vegetation and develop modeling tools to optimize these benefits across Singapore.

Primary Duties

• Perform numerical simulations spanning various scales and physics, including thermal environment, airflow dynamics, and urban greenery impacts at city, district, and neighborhood levels.
• Disseminate research outcomes by publishing in leading academic journals and presenting at both local and international conferences.
• Coordinate and support technical workshops, networking sessions, and conferences domestically and internationally.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Atmospheric Sciences, Urban Climate, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, or related disciplines with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• A minimum of five years' relevant professional experience.
• Strong expertise in urban climate modeling.
• Proficiency in environmental simulation software such as UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF, PALM4U, or equivalent tools.
• Self-driven with the ability to operate independently and manage time effectively.

Additional Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore.
• Employment Category: Research Staff within the Department of Architecture.