Research Fellow (Ammonia Spray Combustion)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our team focused on experimental measurements of ammonia spray flames. The successful candidate will lead experimental efforts to investigate the combustion behavior, emissions, and performance of ammonia-based fuels. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable energy technologies and advance our understanding of ammonia combustion for gas turbine applications.

The contract will be one-year first and can be renewable up to 3 years depending on the performance and mutual satisfactory.

Please any technical inquiries for this position, please contact Dr Huangwei Zhang ([email protected]).

The responsibility of these posts include:

1, Design, set up, and conduct experimental tests for ammonia spray flames, including flame structure, and pollutant emissions.

2, Develop and implement innovative measurement techniques and instrumentation to capture detailed information of ammonia spray flames, such as laser-based diagnostics.

4, Collaborate with research team members and external partners to plan and execute experimental campaigns, coordinate testing schedules, and analyse experimental data.

5, Perform data analysis and interpretation to extract  insights into ammonia flame behaviours, combustion kinetics, pollutant formation mechanisms.

6, Validate experimental results through comparison with numerical simulations and theoretical models, contributing to the development and validation of predictive combustion models for ammonia-based fuels.

7, Document experimental procedures, results, and findings in technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed journal publications.

8, Contribute to the development of research proposals for ongoing and future research projects.

9, Mentor and supervise graduate students and research assistants involved in experimental testing and data analysis activities.

1, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

2, Strong background in experimental combustion research, including experience with experimental design, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis techniques.

3, Expertise in combustion diagnostics and measurement techniques.

5, Knowledge of ammonia combustion chemistry, thermodynamics, and pollutant formation mechanisms, as well as familiarity with ammonia-based fuel systems.

6, Proficient in analysis software tools such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW, and experience with numerical simulation software packages such as ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM is desirable.

7, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

8, Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic research environment.

9, Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team, with a proactive and results-driven approach to research.

10, Commitment to maintaining a safe laboratory environment and adherence to laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 24481