Research Associate (Urban climate modelling)

Job Title: Research Associate (Urban climate modelling) University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Architecture Employee Category: Research Staff Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus Posting Start Date: 01/09/2026 Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Research Associate to join our interdisciplinary project on urban heat island (UHI) mitigation through greenery-based solutions. This project is supported by NParks and aims to evaluate cooling effects of urban greenery and develop a modelling platform to assess and optimize the cooling benefits of various types and configurations of urban greenery in Singapore. Key Responsibilities - Conduct multi-scale multi-physics numerical simulations, e.g. simulation of thermal environment, urban greenery, airflow movement at the city, district and neighbourhood scales; - Publish the research findings on top-tier academic journals and local/international conferences; - Organize, and assist technical workshops, networking events and conferences (local and overseas). Qualifications - Candidate must have a relevant Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Atmospheric Sciences, Urban Climate, Architecture Engineering, Building Science, or related fields majoring in Computational Fluids Dynamics (CFD); - At least 5 years of relevant work experience; - Well informed and knowledgeable in urban climate modelling; - Experienced in using environmental simulation tools, such as UrbanMicroclimateFoam, OpenFOAM, WRF/PALM4U or other similar programs; - Highly motivated individual with capacity to work independently. - Good time management and planning; Req ID: 34286