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Research Associate

Employer
NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Location
Singapore
Closing date
22 Aug 2020

Job Details

Energy Research Institute @ NTU invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

The Research Associate will work in a project context whose ultimate objective is to develop and demonstrate a simulation-based test framework for the evaluation and validation of performance, reliability and safety of autonomous vehicles under different road and environmental conditions. A particular objective is to validate the simulation models by means of physical tests on a test circuit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analysis of simulation technologies and methodologies for the validation of AVs
  • Support the development of a V&V process for AV deployment – focus on where simulation makes sense
  • Write functional and safety requirements for AV deployment and derivation of scenarios
  • Definition of KPIs for scenario evaluation
  • Implementation of scenarios in simulator and evaluation of open source ADS-stacks as a case study

Job Requirements:

  • A Master's degree or equivalent in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar fields
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in research and automotive domain
  • Strong numerical modelling skills and a good understanding of dynamic vehicle models, sensor models and safety
  • Knowledge of the stakes and system safety challenges associated with the validation of autonomous vehicles
  • Skills in using simulation for system design validation
  • Possess analytical skills, strong autonomy and team spirit
  • Demonstrate a keen sense of organization and perform the tasks assigned rigorously
  • Ability to work as a project: reporting on progress and communicating results
  • Competency in French language is a plus but not mandatory

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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