Job Description:

Proposed Input:

We are looking for a full-time (5 days a week, 8 hours) Research Assistant for 24 months appointment to commence in July to September 2018.

Project: The research objective of this proposal is to prove the conjecture that the use of porous media with some novel structures can improve noise reduction at low frequencies. Emphasis will be placed on the acoustic characterisation of porous media and acoustic metamaterial.  The proposed study is based on the development of numerical models for the proposed design, and their validity will be confirmed by sound transmission and absorption experiments.

This project involves diverse theoretical as well as applied facets of porous materials and numerical prediction as well as acoustics.  The candidates are preferred to have prior hands-on experience with theoretical and numerical background in acoustics.  This position will also assist in and contribute to project management to ensure the successful completion of the proposed work.  Specifically, this position will be responsible for theoretical and experiment development in acoustics research, development of numerical models, data analysis and reporting to MOE.  S/he will assist in and contribute to other aspects of the research and dissemination of the results. S/he will contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and/or other literature for publications. Preferably, for Research Assistant/Associate, s/he is going to register for a part-time research degree (e.g. PhD or Master by research) with the project results.

Domain: Architecture, Urban planning, Acoustics, Engineering

The appointed RA will be involved in the following tasks:

• Assist in and contribute to all the tasks related to publications in the domain.
• Participate in research and writing of articles
• Assist in and contribute to development, design, and setup of the experiments
• Develop numerical modelling (using COMSOL)
• Analysis and collection of data, and graphical representation of information using suitable tools (such as MATLAB, etc.)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s (preferably Master’s) Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering
• Knowledge of acoustics and its numerical simulations.
• Experience in research work and writing
• Skilled in FEM modelling and data analysis using COMSOL and MATLAB, respectively
• Capacity to work independently
• Management skills

Compulsory Information to be included.

Interested candidates should contact Siu-Kit (Eddie) LAU at slau@nus.edu.sg with the following:

1. Cover letter specifying your research interests and experience
2. CV (including GPA/CAP ranking), which should include names and contact of 3 referees
3. Most significant publications, if available (no more than two)
4. A copy of official transcripts (Bachelor degree and Master degree)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will be asked to complete and submit the NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants to the contact person indicated in the advertisement. (P/S: please double-click on “NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants) and paste the URL (http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/potentialhires/applicationprocess/NUS-Personal-Data-Consent-for-Job-Applicants.pdf ) onto another new webpage to retrieve the document.

Shortlisted candidates may also be asked to submit additional documents for review, if necessary.

Compensation

Salary: S$2500 – S$4000 per month