Research Associate (Protective Engineering)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The key objective is to support efforts to excellence in providing advanced education spearheading groundbreaking research and delivering unparalleled professional services.
We are looking for a Research Associate to advance low-carbon cementitious materials and fire-resistant coating systems for concrete and steel. The role focuses on lowering embodied carbon while improving fire performance and durability delivering practical solutions for a safer and more sustainable built environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and optimise eco-efficient binders and assess mechanical and durability performance.
Develop apply and evaluate fire-resistant/intumescent coatings (adhesion compatibility corrosion protection thermal-barrier efficacy).
Plan and conduct material and fire tests (compressive/flexural strength chloride ingress/RCPT TGA/DSC cone calorimetry thermal conductivity/specific heat furnace tests to ISO 834/EN 1363/BS 476).
Build and calibrate heat-transfer/thermo-mechanical models.
Perform life-cycle/embodied-carbon assessments and techno-economic analyses; draft application and maintenance guidelines.
Prepare reports journal papers and IP disclosures; liaise with industry partners; maintain laboratory safety and quality procedures.
Job Requirements:
Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
Knowledge of fire effects on structures and progressive collapse analysis
Familiarity with fire resistance safety standards
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience with precast concrete structure design and analysis
Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD.
Competent in analytical problem-solving and communication skills
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
