Research Fellow (Rock)

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NUS Career Portal link https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Fellow-%28Rock%29/33295-en_GB/

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Job Description

This project aims to characterize and model the response of rock mass and rock rubbles under hypervelocity loading conditions.

The candidate is expected to
• Develop a test matrix for conducting hypervelocity impact loading tests in a partner laboratory and to coordinate the logistics
• Experimental characterization of material response
• Modelling of rock mass and rock rubbles under hypervelocity impact loading
• Perform numerical parametric studies and develop design guidelines

Job Requirements

• Possess a PhD degree in relevant field, with demonstrated experience in the following such as:
• Experimental ballistics tests on rock / cementitious materials
• Modelling of high-rate impact on rock / cementitious materials using established constitutive models (e.g. K&C, RHT).
• Meso-scale modelling of multi-phases cementitious materials (e.g. aggregates, mortar, interfaces).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Open to fixed-term contract.