"Research Assistant (Construction automation)"

Job Description

• The National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of the Built Environment (DBE) invites applications for one Research Assistant in Construction Automation with a focus on workflow optimisation and automation for lean and sustainable construction.
• The successful applicant will be working with Assistant Professor Dr. Jinying Xu (https://cde.nus.edu.sg/dbe/staff/jinying-xu/) in the Cognition X Project lab (https://cognitionx-lab.github.io/) which endeavours to advance the cognitive intelligence in project management.
• The successful applicant will work on semantic alignment, level-of-automation assessment, and operational co-optimisation for human–machine collaboration in construction and engineering projects leveraging digital technologies.
• The position is initially two years and subject to extension to four years.

Job Requirements

• Minimum qualification: at least a Bachelor degree with Honours (Distinction) in relevant fields including civil engineering, construction technology and engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, etc.
• Committed to conduct PhD-level research.
• Proficient in conducting innovative scientific research with impact.
• Proficient in scientific writing and oral communication in English.
• Ability to work with colleagues of different background, as well as conduct pilot study on construction sites.
• Familiar with construction workflows and optimisation algorithms.
• Ability to code, modelling and simulation.
• Eager to learn new research technique and skills.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : The Built Environment

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30800