The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Fellow position for scalable and sustainable coastal barriers.
The successful candidate will participate in a research project entitled "Scalable and Sustainable Coastal Barriers for Wide and Deep Channels", which aims to develop an innovative deployable and modular coastal protection system for wide and deep waterways.
The proposed system consists of telescopic barrier units supported by a fleet of jack-up platforms, providing a potentially adaptable coastal protection solution while minimising permanent obstructions to navigation channels.
The Research Fellow will contribute primarily to hydrodynamic modelling and structural analysis of the modular-based coastal barriers, as well as site-specific engineering feasibility assessments, with particular emphasis on the application of the proposed system to Singapore's coastal environment.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in structural engineering, with some knowledge in hydrodynamics.
- Experience in numerical modelling of wave-structure interactions, offshore structures, or coastal engineering systems.
- Proficiency in relevant numerical modelling tools, such as ABAQUS, OpenFOAM/ANSYS Fluent, or equivalent CFD software.
- Good analytical, programming, and data-processing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.