Research Assistant (Urban Simulations)

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NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Urban-Simulations%29/32800-en_GB/

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Job Description

. Develop and run urban-scale building performance simulations integrating energy demand, thermal comfort, and health-related metrics.
. Model and assess thermal comfort at the building and neighborhood levels or urban scale using indicators such as PMV, UTCI, or equivalent frameworks.
. Incorporate public health data or proxies (e.g., heat exposure, ventilation adequacy, indoor air quality) into urban simulation workflows.
. Collect, process, and integrate urban morphology, weather, and building systems data using GIS and simulation-ready formats.
. Calibrate and validate models with empirical datasets (e.g., sensor data, census health indicators, or climate observations).
. Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of design or policy interventions on urban vitality, especially for vulnerable populations.
. Visualize and communicate complex simulation outcomes using charts, maps, and interactive tools for both academic and stakeholder engagement.
. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including experts in urban planning, environmental health, and computational modeling.

Job Requirements

Required:
. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Science, Building Performance Simulations, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
. Experience with building energy modeling tools
. Understanding of thermal comfort modeling, indoor climate conditions, and their relevance to human health.
. Proficiency in Python, Javascript or similar platforms for parametric modeling and data automation.
. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred:
. Experience with urban-scale simulation platforms
. Knowledge of urban climate adaptationin the built environment, or resilience planning.
. Ability to link simulation results to equity-focused or health-outcome frameworks.
. Experience with data visualization tools and workflows for communicating simulation results to varied audiences.
. Publication experience