WHO ARE WE?

We are the University of Cambridge’s presence in Singapore, Cambridge CARES. Our activities are sponsored by
the National Research Foundation’s CREATE programme. Our first research programme, the Cambridge Centre
for Carbon Reduction in Chemical Technology (C4T), is a collaboration between the University of Cambridge,
Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore.
Our team is comprised of world-class scientists and engineers working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with
great opportunities for knowledge and skills development.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking highly motivated combustion researchers to work in the following areas:
1) Kinetics: (i) Experiments with flow reactors and laminar flames. The successful applicant will be skilled
in analytical combustion chemistry systems such as gas chromatography and laser detection; (ii)
Development of detailed and reduced chemical mechanisms. Experience in combustion chemistry
modelling is needed.
2) Laminar and turbulent flame fundamentals: (i) Experiments with laminar pulsed and turbulent swirl
flames. Skills in flame rig design, laser diagnostics and optical methods for flames are needed. (ii)
Modelling with combustion Computational Fluid Dynamics (DNS, LES), with experience in the
fundamentals of turbulent combustion, CFD and massively-parallel computations.
3) High-pressure combustion: Experiments and simulations for reciprocating engines and gas turbines.
For the experimental positions, the successful candidate must be skilled in optical diagnostics, engine
combustion, swirl combustion, fluids handling and data analysis. For the modelling positions,
experience in CFD of engines or gas turbine combustors is a prerequisite.
4) Detonations and ignition risk analysis with CFD. The position involves high-order CFD methods for
capturing detonations and turbulent flow analysis for ignition. The successful candidate must be
experienced with CFD.

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU NEED?

All positions require a PhD or equivalent research experience in a combustion topic relevant to the above areas,
strong motivation to work in a multi-national collaborative team, and extensive experience with report writing,
journal publications, and presentations to academic and industrial settings. Connections with industry are part
of the project so the researchers will have the opportunity to collaborate with industrial R&D. The experimental
positions need strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and experience in developing experimental facilities
at a professional level.

Please refer the Job description for details