Research Engineer (Coastal Barrier)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 24/03/2026

Job Description

This research project aims to develop a new coastal protection system that can be deployed only when needed and fully retracted under normal conditions. The proposed system uses offshore jack-up platforms, similar to those in the marine industry, to temporarily support a telescopic flood barrier that can extend during extreme events and retract afterwards.

The research staff will undertake the engineering analysis and design of coastal barrier structures, which keeps waterways open for navigation, preserves sea views, and reduces the need for large permanent structures on the seabed or along the coast.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a bachelor’s in civil or mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Have fundamental knowledge structural engineering and structural analysis.
• Have laboratory experience in designing, conducting, and instrumenting structure.
• Possess strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Required to work in a multi-disciplinary team and values diversity.
• Open to fixed term contract.

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