Scientist
· Perform research in the areas of naval architecture and ship hydrodynamics: Resistance and propulsion, seakeeping and manoeuvring, motions and response analysis of ships and floating structures.
· Complement domain knowledge with AI: machine learning for maritime applications such as system identification of vessel behaviour, autonomous vessel control, wave dynamics, resistance and propulsion.
· Implementation and operationalization of optimization methods for efficient voyages for port environment as well as for international voyages.
· Digital twinning of ships for operational optimization.
· Conduct extensive and high-quality research to develop integrated physical-numerical modelling & simulations using combinations of:
physical experiments and field / experimental sensing, numerical simulations using CFD and/or potential flow-based models or other relevant techniques, machine learning and data analytics.
· Collaborate with industry partners, affiliated research institutes and other relevant stakeholders to make proposal and securing further research grants.
· Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualification & Field of Study
· PhD in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Fluid dynamics, Applied Mathematics or other related disciplines.
Experience:
· Preferably 3 years of relevant postdoctoral/research/industry experience with knowledge in some of the following areas:
o Naval architecture, and ship hydrodynamics
o Potential flow and CFD software packages to simulate the seakeeping and manoeuvring behaviour of vessels / groups of vessels.
o Model test experiments in towing tank and ocean basin will be an advantage.
o Sensing, data analytics, machine learning at model- and full-scale will be an advantage.
o Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and development
· Prior experience / knowledge of the following software /programming languages will be preferred:
o StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, HydroStar,
o WAMIT, SESAM Suite or equivalent,
o Fortran, Python, MATLAB and/or C++
Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):
· Good interpersonal and communications skills.
· Ability to adapt and work effectively as members of a team.
· Good command of written and spoken language.
· Resourceful and self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
