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Research Engineer

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
26 Oct 2020

Job Details

SJ-NTU Corporate Lab invites applications for the position of Research Engineer

​Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the deployment of pilot plant
  • Liaise with funding agencies, authorities and government agencies
  • Liaise internally within NTU will the deputed teams for obtaining permission, and the approval
  • Liaise with government agencies to get approval and identify any roadblock, identify solutions and coordinate activities
  • Ensure that project runs according to the plan
  • Liaise with the team in Surbana Jurong and coordinate activites across the NTU and SJ team

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degreee in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields
  • Demonstrate innovation in the design, construction and operation of cryogenic storage and associated systems
  • Familiarity with LNG Codes, NFPA 59A, 49 CFR 193 (preferred)
  • Knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 192 and 193 is advantageous
  • Knowledge of ASME/ANSI B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and B31.8S codes and relevant API regulations is preferred
  • Knowledge of LNG related technology, capability development and implementation of new technology
  • Experience in planning and designing of natural gas systems for distribution and transmission, and power plant generation is advantageous
  • Ability to team effectively with other internal group members, customer agency, and external researchers
  • Sufficient knowledge on LNG and CNG properties and behavior in real processes
  • Cryogenic experience: 5 years in design, of refrigerators operating at a temperature of 4 Kelvin or below; Operational experience will be advantageous
  • Proven track record of working with systems investigating fundamental physical phenomena particularly as applied to LNG and CNG systems including but not limited to: two-phase fluid flow applications, thermofluids, quantum fluids, physics of Natural Gas / LNG, cryogenic semiconducting or superconducting electronics and devices, unconventional superconductivity, novel storage and instrumentations
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering and designing hardware using standard engineering tool (Aspen, CREO, SolidWorks, MATLAB and/or Simulink), and advanced engineering tools like ABAQUS)
  • Demonstrated experience with thermal modeling of cryogenic systems using advanced multi-physics engineering software (combined engineering analysis with Computational Flow Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and Cryo Analysis) would be advantageous
  • A few years in research (R&D) and engineering experience in LNG related technology are required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as have a good network on contacts in the LNG industry
  • Strong writing skills, verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to be an independent problem solver
  • Decisive, highly motivated and enthusiastic

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Company

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 11th globally, and 1st among the world's top young universities for six consecutive years (QS university rankings). It is also ranked No.2 among the world's elite young universities (aged 50 and under) that have excelled in producing high-quality research (Nature Index Young Universities).


We invite you to be part of this world-class university through the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdocotoral Fellowship programme. 

About Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF)

The prestigious Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship (LKY PDF) was established in 1991 under the Lee Kuan Yew Endowment Fund. The Fellowship supports and promotes young and outstanding researchers to realise their full potential in the areas of Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Medicine.

The Fellowship will be awarded concurrently with the candidate's appointment as a research staff in NTU.

Please click here for the detailed list of research areas available in the respective Colleges/Schools/Research Centres.

Eligibility: 

• Excellent academic records and research potential.
• Recent PhD graduates, or with at most 1 postdoctoral training from a reputable university. 

Terms and Conditions: 
• The Fellowship will be tenable for a period of 3 years.  
• In addition to an attractive remuneration, the successful candidate will be awarded a research grant of S$180,000 for research consumables and research related expenditure. 

Application Procedure:

Please click here for more information.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

Application Closing Date: 28 February 2020

Company info
Telephone
+(65)67911744
Location
50 NANYANG AVENUE
SINGAPORE
639 798
SG

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