A postdoctoral research position is available for a person interested in modeling heat and mass flows in urban areas, to better understand urban heat island effects that reduce thermal comfort and increase building energy consumption. The work is part of a larger effort that combines measurement and modeling of the interaction of buildings and the urban environment. The successful candidate will have experience in climate modeling, particularly at an urban scale, or demonstrable expertise in analytic and computational fluid flow and heat transfer models. Researchers with Ph.D. degrees or about to complete their doctoral work are welcome to apply.
The position is offered by CENSAM, the Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling, a research center supported by SMART, the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. The postdoctoral researcher will be a SMART employee and will be based in Singapore. Work will include interaction with a multi-disciplinary team that includes mechanical and civil engineers, urban geographers, and architects. The position is available immediately for a period of one year and may be renewed, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Applicants should submit a CV and an expression of interest to Prof. Leslie K. Norford at
lnorford@mit.edu.
