Research Engineer (Construction Management)

Organisation/Company

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Singapore

Application Deadline

1 Feb 2024 – 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job Description

The successful candidates will contribute to research activities related to the “On-Site Modular Robot System with Taxonomy Tool Phase 1: Taxonomy Study and Tool for Robotic On-Site Construction” research project. The candidates shall work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PIs to conduct academic research and administrative work. Specific job activities may include:

• Technology scan related to construction robotics
• Focus group discussions with industry partners and collaborators on construction activities suitable for robotics
• Video capture and analysis of construction activities to assess baseline productivity and safety
• Simulation of construction activities based on baseline data and conduct what-if analyses
• Liaise with collaborators and users on meetings and data collections;
• Write research papers, reports and proposals;
• And any other tasks required by the PI and Co-PIs.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor within the fields of civil engineering, construction management, built environment, or related field;
• Knowledgeable in construction site activities;
• Willing to learn, independent, team player, professional, proactive, communicative, and responsible; and
• Strong English writing and communication skills.

Candidates with the following will be preferred (not compulsory):

• Familiar with simulation tools such as AnyLogic or using programming language to develop simulation models;
• Experience in conducting focus group discussion and interviews;
• Good understanding of construction productivity and safety;
• Experience with Zotero, EndNote, and/or Mendeley.

Kindly indicate your current and expected salary in your job application.

Note: The position can possibly extend beyond 15 Aug 2024.

More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : The Built Environment
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 22937

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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/361936/research-engineer-c…

STATUS: EXPIRED