Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

The “Construction Performance Analytics & Innovation Research Unit (cPAIRu)” at the Department of the Built Environment, National University of Singapore, focuses on the research areas of: (1) Project/Enterprise Performance Assessment and Improvement; (2) Management Strategies and Innovations for Green Building & Infrastructure Projects; (3) Project/Enterprise Risk Management and Decision Making, with consideration of successfully achieving goals and objectives of projects and enterprises in the built environement at each phase of the entire facility delivery process.

“cPAIRu” is now seeking an active and experienced Research Fellow/Research Engineer and  the successful candidates will contribute to the planning, coordination and execution of a research program related to Development of a Sensor-based Mobile App System for Safety Behavior Self-Diagnosis & Innovations, which can automatically diagnose at-risk behaviors and unsafe conditions, and to self-assess and improve their safe performance through building information modelling (BIM) integrated with sensing system and Real Time Location System (RTLS).

The successful applicant will perform academic development work as well as field practical work together with the other research staff/students under the guidance of the PI.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills Requirement

1. Proficient in developing mobile applications (on Android) using JAVA, Kotlin and Android SDK;
2. Experience integrating with REST APIs and backend services;
3. Practical knowledge of Android Application Architecture (such as MVVM, MVP);
4. Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis, object-oriented design, and design patterns;
5. In depth knowledge/research experience in construction projects, safety performance & improvement, safety behaviors;
6. Released apps into the Play store (or open source) (Preferred);
7. MS/PhD in Computer Science, Civil Engineering or a related subject with work experience;
8. Strong English written and oral communication skills;
9. Able to work independently and deliver high quality work product with minimal supervision.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: School of Design And Environment
Department : Built Environment
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 7785