Research Associate (3D Cementitious Material Printing/Civil Engineering)

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SD3DP) invites applications for the position of Research Associate. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Structural printing :

• Large-scale structural modules with Robotic arm and Gantry system.
• Programing code for Robotic arm and Gantry system
• Operating the printing system including mixer, pump,  robotic arm, and Gantry system

Experimental and numerical investigation

• Conduct structural testing, such as  tensile, compression, flexural and  shear tests
• To investigate the key parameters in the design of 3D printing concrete specimens on the structural performance.
• Conduct numerical analysis using finite element modelling of structural elements by using ABAQUS
• Design and fabrication of experimental facilities including nozzles and inline control system based on the theoretical model.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in 3D cementitious material printing, Civil Engineering with a structural engineering major.
• Possess good knowledge of structural analysis, concrete and steel materials, and finite element analysis
• Strong knowledge and experience in 3D cementitious material printing
• Excellent in programing code for robotic arm and gantry system operation.
• Proficiency in use of relative CFD and FEM software, ABAQUS.
• Strong experience in printing path design
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and analytic skills.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

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