About this role
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The key objective is to support efforts to excellence in providing advanced education, spearheading groundbreaking research, and delivering unparalleled professional services.
We are looking for a Research Associate to enhance the blast resistance of precast structures and analyze progressive collapse in flat slab systems. The role will focus on creating safer and resilient environments, addressing critical challenges, such as structural safety and resilience, and contributing meaningfully to our overarching commitment to protect communities and foster innovation in construction safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research and perform in-depth analyses to improve blast resistance in precast structures and assess the risk of progressive collapse in flat slab systems.
Develop and implement innovative methods and solutions to enhance building safety and structural resilience.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design, test, and optimize new materials and construction techniques.
Provide expert guidance on blast mitigation strategies and progressive collapse prevention in project planning.
Ensure project compliance with safety standards while contributing to the university’s mission of fostering innovation and protecting community welfare.
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
Knowledge of blast effects on structures and progressive collapse analysis
Familiarity with blast resistance safety standards
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience with precast concrete structure design and analysis
Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD.
Competent in analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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About Nanyang Technological University Singapore
The National Institute of Education (NIE), an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is among the world's top education institutes, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.
Founded in 1950, NIE has played a pivotal role in developing Singapore's teaching workforce. In a dynamic education milieu, NIE prepares teachers with the requisite values, skills and knowledge to meet the continuous demands of diverse learners across the lifespan.
The quality of our programmes is based on evidence-informed reviews and enhancement, and delivered with innovative pedagogies in digitally mediated learning spaces. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practice and semester exchanges, while 21st Century pedagogies, multidisciplinary curricula and service-learning initiatives help to develop the holistic reflective practitioner and school leader.
Internationally, the NIE has gained a strong reputation as a thought leader in the field of education and education-related disciplines, and built strategic alliances with many other renowned institutions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Institute also offers the only local sports-related undergraduate degree programme in Sport Science & Management that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers.
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What you'll do
- The Research Associate will conduct research to enhance blast resistance in precast structures and analyze progressive collapse in flat slab systems. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative methods for improving building safety and structural resilience.
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