Research Fellow (Engine Fuels and Thermal Management)

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a robust, dynamic and multi-disciplinary international research community comprising of world-class scientists and bright students. MAE prides itself in its excellent research capabilities in areas including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, energy, industrial engineering, maritime engineering, robotics, etc. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure, housing a comprehensive range of cluster laboratories, test bedding facilities, research centres/institutes and corporate laboratories. Cutting-edge research in MAE addresses the immediate needs of our industries and supports the nation’s long-term development strategies. In the new era of industrial 4.0 and sustainable living, MAE is rigorous in developing new competencies to support the growth and competitiveness of our engineering sector in the global landscape. MAE has grown to be leader in Engineering Research, ranking amongst the top engineering schools in the world.

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The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is seeking to hire a research fellow to support the works in the Seatrium New Energy Laboratory. The work scope of the manpower is to maintain the safe operation with different engine fuels; design and conduct the fuel and engine tests; manage the ongoing projects in the lab; make the energy and emission analysis with numerical simulation; collaborate the details among NTU, Seatrium Ltd, and other partners; etc.

Key Responsibilities:

The research fellow will be in charge of operation and analysis for the project in Seatrium New Energy Laboratory under the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The roles of this position include:

• Facilitate the fuel supply system update in the lab

• Monitor and operate the engine fuels including diesel, biodiesel, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, etc. 

• Design the fuel test in the marine engine and perform engine testing

• Measure engine emission and conducted the species analysis

• Model the engine performance and emission 

• Support the operation of the ongoing projects

• Collaborate the work between NTU and industrial partners

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

• 3-year research experience in mechanical system and fuel system 

• Expertise in engineering design and experimental scale

• Experience in numerical simulation for engine performance and emission 

• Publication track record is as one reference.

• Proficiency in basics of engineering design, mechanical analysis and thermofluid software

• Proficiency in English and good communication capabilities for research work

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

Hiring Institution: NTU