Research Fellow (Metamaterials) Full-time

Research Fellow

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.

We are looking for a Research Fellow to undertake a project to develop noise mitigating solutions for buildings. The role will focus on designing acoustics metamaterials with ventilation capabilities, perform optimization through numerical simulations, prototyping and experimental testing/validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the design of acoustics metamaterials with ventilation capabilities for sound mitigation in buildings
• Undertake numerical simulations to optimize design and performance using commercial tools
• Undertake lab and on-site experiments to validate solution
• Innovate and seek technologies for potential applications
• Publish quality research articles to disseminate study findings
• Undertake project administrations and liaison
• Provide regular updates and reports

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or related fields
• At least 2 years of relevant experiences in similar role / technical hands-on experience in specific scope
• Familiarity with COMSOL and acoustics simulation tools
• Familiarity with acoustics experiments
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good personality, team player, creative and thinker.
• Ability to work independently, good time management and work well under strict timelines, good time management skills
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply
• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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

Hiring Institution: NTU