A*STAR

Scientist, Computational Sustainability

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 17 hours ago

About the role

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Join the Computational Sustainability Division at IHPC A*STAR to develop advanced CFD and Physics-Informed Machine Learning frameworks for urban sustainability and decarbonization research.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced modelling and simulation capabilities for multi-physics, multi-component, and multi-phase fluid flow problems
  • Design and implement Physics-Informed Machine Learning models and methodologies for embedding physical principles into ML frameworks
  • Develop physics-based, data-driven surrogate models and data assimilation techniques for flow-related applications
  • Apply CFD codes across diverse areas such as environmental flows, hydrodynamics, turbulent flows, and dispersion modelling
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners to translate research outcomes into real-world impact
  • Develop and customize open-source CFD codes for specific research and development projects

Requirements

  • PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computational Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline
  • Solid understanding of fluid dynamics, transport phenomena, and thermodynamics with expertise in multi-phase flows
  • In-depth knowledge of numerical methods for fluid flow simulations including finite volume and lattice Boltzmann methods
  • Experience with high-performance computing and customizing open-source CFD codes like OpenFOAM, Nek5000, or Palabos
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Fortran, CUDA, and/or Julia
  • Experience with machine learning techniques, including neural networks and deep learning
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English