Centre for Urban Solutions (CUS) is a research centre under the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). The vision of the centre is to become a world leader in innovative solutions and technologies for urban centres and built environment. It aims to provide leadership in research and development in innovative solutions for sustainable living and infrastructures for future cities.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cus

We are looking for a Research Fellow who will be based in School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and will be expected to work effectively for developing innovative low-carbon soil improvement techniques. The position is expected to perform independent and collaborative research on the fundamental engineering properties of the biocemented soils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on advanced laboratory soil testing and other related research work
• Producing project progress reports and papers with the quality matching high factor impact journals
• Assisting in the development of research proposals that could be funded externally.
• Collaborating with other team members on other research tasks in the Centre.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in geotechnical engineering or related discipline
• Expertise in advanced laboratory soil mechanics testing
• Knowledge in advanced soil mechanics, advanced soil testing and biocementation based ground improvement
• At least 2 years of relevant experiences in advanced soil mechanics and biocementation
• Familiarity with triaxial test, small strain hollow cylinder soil test and other soil engineering property laboratory test
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and develop solutions under strict timelines
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU