Job Title: Research Fellow (Hydrodynamics in Aquaculture)
University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 11/03/2026
Job Descriptions
This position focuses on physics-based modelling of hydrodynamics, turbulent mixing, and nutrient transport in fish farms. The research forms part of an interdisciplinary programme integrating hydrodynamics, microbial technologies, and AI-driven lifecycle management for sustainable aquaculture.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To
- Develop hydrodynamic models of fish cages subjected to waves and currents
- Simulate turbulence-driven mixing, oxygen distribution, and nutrient/waste transport in aquaculture environments
- Conduct field measurements in coastal fish farms using instruments such as ADCP, ADV, water quality sensors, and underwater cameras
- Analyse and integrate field observations into predictive physical models
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including microbiology and AI researchers within the programme
Job Requirements
- Possess a PhD in Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and turbulence modelling (e.g., RANS, LES, or equivalent approaches).
- Experience in environmental flow modelling, hydrodynamics, or coastal processes
- Prior experience with aquaculture systems, fish cage hydrodynamics, or net-pen flows is advantageous.
- Ability to conduct field measurements and offshore deployments.
- Strong publication record and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Open to fixed-term contract.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : Civil and Environmental Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 32060
