Research Assistant (Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science)

Nanyang Technological University

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU boasts well-established industry partnerships with prominent companies such as Rolls-Royce, General Electric, HP Inc, Pratt & Whitney and Singapore Airlines. With a faculty comprising more than 90 professors, it is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in the world. Faculty members are drawn from renowned universities worldwide, providing a wealth of collective expertise in traditional and emerging mechanical and aerospace engineering, and in specialties including advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, innovative design, nanotechnology, and biomedical and computational applications.We are looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to perform multiscale simulations to gain fundamental understanding of the deformation mechanism and fracture behavior of additive manufactured (AM) alloys and develop physics-based models to predict the mechanical properties.Responsibilities:Perform microstructure characterization and mechanical property testing on 3D-printed mechanical parts.Develop a machine learning model for high-throughput evaluation of the mechanical properties of 3D-printed metallic parts.Collaborate with other group members (including PhD students and research staff).Publish research findings in reputable international journals.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.In-depth knowledge in metallic materials and additive manufacturing.Good publication record (at least one first-author paper in international journals).Experimental skills in materials characterization and properties testing.Strong self-motivation and responsibility for research/work.Good communication and writing in English for research work.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University