Associate Scientist (Propulsion)

Job Title: Associate Scientist (Propulsion)

University-Level Unit: Temasek Laboratories

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Centre for Aerodynamics & Propulsion (Propulsion)

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 26/10/2026

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Scientist to participate in experimental and/or CFD studies in Combustion & Propulsion research.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong background in Aerospace Propulsion and Gas Dynamics.

Experimental Research: Comprehensive knowledge of experimental techniques in combustion and gas dynamics, including flow velocity, pressure and temperature measurements, combustion diagnostics, and tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy. Proven skills in experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis.

Numerical Research: Strong expertise in combustion Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and extensive experience in code development. Prior experience with OpenFOAM, GPU acceleration, and familiarity with commercial CFD software

Ability to work independently and good communication skills are essential.

To apply, please send your cover letter, CV and names of 3 references (name, institution, email) to Dr Jimmy Li( [Confidential Information] ). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Req ID: 33605