Research Fellow (Seawall research)

Job Description

This project will study and propose feasible solution to retrofit existing coastal protection structures. Special feature of this proposed solution is that it must be able to reduce seawater seepage, using innovative way of impervious material. The solution must also be modular in nature, such that it can be stack onto the existing seawall or the previously installed layer.

The selected Research Fellow will help the PI and Co-PI in overseeing the project in general and help in drafting the reports. In particular, he/she is responsible for the

•    design and execution of centrifuge testing in this project.
•    design a wave generation inflight in centrifuge model.
•    model the impermeability of the new proposed modules, and its connection with the existing seawall.
•    data interpretation and summary the laboratory tests, arrive at some key findings on the future design.

Job Requirements

•    Possess a PhD degree in relevant filed.
•    Strong in basic geotechnical knowledge.
•    An independent researcher.
•    Strong in basic geotechnical knowledge.
•    Familiar with geotechnical FEM modelling software and their applications.
•    Able to analyse test data.
•    Able to draft sound technical report.
•    Highly motivation in doing research work.
•    Innovative in thinking.
•    Able to work in a team.
•    Strong communication ability; written and spoken and able to present research findings.
•    Open to fixed-term contract

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 23289