Research Openings

Position available: Project Officer

Seismic capacity of typical buildings in Southeast Asia

This project will investigate the seismic capacity/vulnerability of typical buildings in four sample cities in Southeast Asia. This research is part of the efforts of NTU to support the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) project. GEM aims at establishing an international “Global Earthquake Risk Map”, which will provide accurate and transparent risk information to support decisions and actions that reduce earthquake losses worldwide. More information about GEM can be found in the website: http://www.globalquakemodel.org/.

One project officer is needed to conduct the analysis and draft the report for the project. Applicants who have interests on seismic performance of buildings are encouraged to apply. They should have:

-  a bachelor degree in civil engineering, chemical analysis skills, and a reasonable command of English.
-  Knowledge of structural dynamics would be an advantage.

This position is for 6 months, with possible extension. Starting salary will depend on candidate's qualification and experience.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their detailed resume to Assistant Professor Huang Yin-Nan at ynhuang@ntu.edu.sg

Selection process will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Project Title: Fractionation of Solids in Stormwater Runoff

Post available and number of vacancies:

Research Fellow (1), Project Officer (1)

Duration of Project:
2 years, estimated to start on 1 Dec 2009

Brief description of Project:
Characterization of the particulates contained in urban storm water runoff is important as studies have shown that the fines portion of the total suspended load in urban runoff accounts for a large proportion of total pollutant load. This is because the proportion of pollutants associated with the particulate phase increase with decreasing particle sizes. Since the primary method of particulate and hence pollutant removal in urban runoff is by sedimentation, knowledge of particle fate and transport, especially those in the < 10 microns size range, is necessary for successful removal of these substances.  Although some data is available in the literature, the data is not exhaustive and there is a high variability in the data. Furthermore, rainfall patterns, soil types and sorption patters between catchments are different.

The primary objectives of this research are to quantify particulate size fractionation and the distribution of pollutant loads between the different sizes in urban storm water runoff. Several land use types: light and heavy industry, roads/expressway, vehicle parking bays, high and low density residential areas and commercial/business district, associated with varying degrees of pollutant loadings in urban runoff are targeted. In particular, heavy metals will be analyzed as the target pollutant, since metals are known to be mobilized in both the dissolved and particulate phases during storm events. The data obtained can be used to provide guidance on the particulate and pollutant loading rates in storm runoff as a function of the land use and soil types investigated, and to assess the treatment strategies for pollutant abatement on the basis of the characteristic sizes of solids and pollutants investigated.

The scope of the study involves a series of field gauging, grab and storm sampling activities. 

Academic qualification/experience required:
Project Officer: No experience required, fresh graduates (B. Eng. Civil/Environmental) are encouraged to apply. Project officers are required to do extensive field work. A valid Class 3 driving license is required.

Research Fellow: PhD is Civil/Environmental Engineering with specialization in a related area. The Research Fellow is expected to take on a leadership role in the project, guiding the Project Officer and planning and coordinating the project to ensure that the objectives are met. The candidate should have good knowledge of  field instrumentation and data analysis.

Contact:
Asst. Prof Lloyd Chua Hock Chye
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 639798
Tel: (65) 6790-5249
Email: chcchua@ntu.edu.sg

 

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Position available: Project Officer  

Design, construction, and testing of reactor for the removal of recalcitrant organics from wastewater

There is available position in ongoing R&D project on the design, construction, and testing of reactor for the removal of recalcitrant organics from wastewater. 

Applicant should have:

-  a bioengineering or chemical engineering, chemical analysis skills, and a reasonable command of English.
-  Knowledge of microbiology would be an advantage.

This position is for 6 months, with possible extension. Starting salary will depend on candidate's qualification and experience and can be expected in the range of S$2,000 -2,500 per month.

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application on prescribed form obtainable from here. Completed application forms with detailed resume and sample research publications may be submitted by email to:

Dr. Volodymyr Ivanov at cvivanov@ntu.edu.sg 

Selection process will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Position available: Post-doctoral research fellows

Computational Underground Rock Engineering

In connection with an ongoing construction project of underground rock caverns for the storage of liquid hydrocarbons (http://www.jtc.gov.sg/portfolio/jurongisland/newdev/jrc/pages/index.aspx), a research collaboration agreement was signed between Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) and the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NTU, enabling several CEE faculty members to conduct research on various aspects of the rock cavern construction project.

Two post-doctoral research fellows (RF) are needed for one aspect of the rock cavern research project which involves numerical analysis on the stability and deformation of underground rock excavations, with probabilistic extensions. Applicants should have a geotechnical/rock engineering background and numerical skills, and a reasonable command of English. Knowledge of geological engineering would be an advantage. Each RF position is for one year, with possible extension of another year.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their brief CV to Assoc Prof Low Bak Kong at cbklow@ntu.edu.sg.

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Computational Fluid Dynamics

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has awarded a project to be undertaken by Nanyang Technological University (NTU).  The project aims to augment the current fundamental knowledge and computational simulation skill base for particle transport phenomena in turbulent flows.   One Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is sought for the project: 

Position available:
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

This Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations of particle motion under turbulent flow conditions.   Duties include research concept generation, CFD model development, simulation execution, data analysis, and publishing of research findings.   The duration of the position is for 18 to 24 months.

Qualifications Required: 

a)  Ph.D. in related field

b)  Experience in CFD modeling and simulations  

c)  Strong publication record

d) Meticulous, precision-oriented, and highly motivated

Qualified applicants are invited to send their application materials to:
                   Jim Chen - Assistant Professor
                   School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
                   Nanyang Technological University
                   Block N1, #N1-01B-44 Nanyang Avenue
                   Singapore 639798
                   Email:  jimchen@ntu.edu.sg

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The Environment and Water Industry Council (EWI) has awarded a project to be undertaken by the consortium of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), DHI-NTU Centre, and Centre for Advanced Water Technology (CAWT).  The project aims to optimize MBR plant operations and bioprocesses.   Two Research Fellow positions are sought for the project:

1)  Research Fellow #1

This Research Fellow will perform Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) modeling and optimization of MBR plant operations.  Duties include MBR plant operations data collection, data mining, ANN modeling, and systems optimization.   The duration of the position is for 2 years.

Qualifications Required:

a)  Ph.D. in related field

b)  Experience in ANN modeling and non-linear systems optimization

c)  Strong publication record

d) Highly motivated

 

2)  Research Fellow #2

This Research Fellow will perform duties that are divided under two categories:

i)  Pilot-scale MBR plant operations, testing, and optimization

ii) MBR process modeling software development

The duration of the position is for 2 years.

 

Qualifications Required:

a)  Ph.D. in related field

b)  Experience in MBR plant operations, optimization, and process modeling 

c)  Experience in MBR modeling software development

d)  Strong publication record

e)  Highly motivated

 

Qualified applicants are invited to send their application materials to:

Assistant Professor Jim Chen

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Nanyang Technological University

Block N1, #N1-01B-44 Nanyang Avenue

Singapore 639798
Telephone: (65)-6790-5273

Email:  jimchen@ntu.edu.sg

Nanofiber/wires/tube Material for Water and Energy Application

Post available: 

Post-Doctoral or Research Fellow

Number of vacancies:

two

Duration of the research project/post: 

Two year from now

 
Brief description of the research project

Removal of contaminants from water is extremely difficult and costly. Concurrently, it is urgently need to develop a new technology to utilize the solar energy and hydrogen to supplement our energy demand in the near future. The project is to develop a technology to fabricate a stable and photo/thermal active TiO₂ nanofibers/wires/tube materials for water treatment and energy production.

Academic qualification required:

Excellent, self-motivated candidates are sought with a PhD background in either environmental/process/chemical engineering or chemistry/environmental science (or equivalent) who enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary research team.

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Post (1) - Research Fellow

Post (2) - Field Engineer/Technician (Earth Observatory of Singapore)

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POST (1)  -RESEARCH FELLOW

(A) in Site Response and Microzonation

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the areas of 3D site response analysis and seismic microzonation of Singapore. Prior knowledge in computational seismology, site response analysis and GIS software, such as ArcGIS, is essential. The appointment will initially be made on a two-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contract.

Requirements:

1. A PhD degree in relevant disciplines, preferably, within the last five years (PhD candidates who will complete his/her study shortly are also invited to apply.)
2. Good English writing skills
    

(B) in Seismic Performance of High-rise Buildings

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the areas of structural modelling of high-rise buildings, structural instrumentation and structural health monitoring. Previous research accomplishment in one of these areas is desirable. The appointment will initially be made on a two-year fixed-term basis, with a possibility for extension upon satisfactory completion of the first fixed-term contact.

Requirements:

1. A PhD degree in relevant disciplines, preferably, within the last five years (PhD candidates who will complete his/her study by March 2008 are also invited to apply.)
2. Good English writing skills

Entry level and starting salaries will depend on candidate's qualification and experience.

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application on prescribed form obtainable from here. Completed application forms with detailed resume and sample research publications may be submitted by email to: Dr. Kusnowidjaja Megawati (kusno@ntu.edu.sg )

Selection process will commence immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 POST (2) FIELD ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN (EARTH OBSERVATORY OF SINGAPORE)

The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) will be building and maintaining instrumental networks to monitor tectonic deformations and volcanic processes in various parts of Southeast Asia.  We seek to hire a field engineer to carry out these activities.

The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated, hands-on, goal-oriented person who enjoys working in rural settings outside of Singapore and can solve problems of a technical nature both in our laboratories and on-the-spot.  He or she will work well with EOS project leaders, foreign colleagues, and local authorities and citizenry.  

Initial projects include improving and expanding a GPS geodetic system that is monitoring tectonic deformations and earthquakes in western Sumatra.  Future projects may well include geodetic and seismographic networks in other tectonically and volcanically active parts of Southeast Asia. 

If you think you might be the right person for this job and would be excited to join the EOS in its first, formative years, we welcome your application.

Requirements

• Engineering or science degree (qualified polytechnic graduates are also welcome to apply)
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn mechanical systems, electronic instrumentation and telemetry
• Physical fitness
• Eagerness to travel to and work extensively in remote and commonly primitive settings

Preferences

• Fluency in one or more SE Asian languages (such as Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Thai, or Burmese)

For additional information on the EOS, please visit http://www2.ntu.edu.sg/Earthobservatory/Home/default.htm

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their applications on prescribed form obtainable from here. Completed application forms with detailed resume may be submitted to the following address:

Office of Human Resources
Nanyang Technological University
Administration Building, Level 4
50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
Fax: (65) 6791 9340
Email: Acad-talent@ntu.edu.sg

Closing date for applications: 5 September 2008

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