Research Fellow (Marine Hydrodynamics) - WX6

About the role

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), a University of Applied Learning, is offering a fixed-term Research Fellowship (WX6) in Marine Hydrodynamics within its Energy & Power Engineering research division. The post starts on 28 October 2026 and sits in the Research Division. The main responsibility is to join a research team delivering an industry innovation project: developing, producing and investigating a cloud-based Ship Simulation and Optimisation Software Platform.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and research team members to meet all project deliverables.
• Carry out ship hydrodynamic and CFD simulations.
• Develop naval architecture calculation and ship design tools based on analytical or empirical methods, such as stability calculations, resistance and propulsion estimation, and weight estimation.
• Work independently and within a team to operate and maintain equipment properly.
• Perform any ad hoc duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Relevant competence in naval architecture and ship hydrodynamics.
• Degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline (advantageous).
• A Master's or PhD degree is advantageous.
• Experience in any programming language is advantageous.

Required skills

• Able to carry out ship hydrodynamic and CFD simulations.
• Able to develop naval architecture calculation tools.
• Technical writing and presentation proficiency, strong analytical and critical thinking, self-directed learning, initiative and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.