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The company is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to the HYCOMBS project, focusing on the development, validation, and reduction of chemical-kinetic mechanisms related to hydrogen and ammonia combustion for decarbonization. The position is based in Singapore at CREATE/CARES Lab, with opportunities for international collaboration with institutions such as CNRS, Tohoku University, NTU, and NUS. Candidates should have expertise in kinetic mechanism development and validation, and the role offers a salary of 10,000.

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Job description

[This job id 22604 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 30 Jul 2026]

Job Offer: Research Fellow in Kinetic Mechanism Development, Validation, and Reduction

Position: Research Fellow – Kinetic Mechanism Description, Validation, and Reduction

Location: Singapore(CREATE/CARES Lab) and international collaboration (CNRS, Tohoku University, NTU, NUS)

Project: HYCOMBS –Hydrogen and Ammonia Combustion for Decarbonisation

Description: Join the international HYCOMBS research consortium to advance the fundamental understanding of hydrogen and ammonia combustion. You will focus on the development, validation, and reduction of detailed and skeletal chemical-kinetic mechanisms for H2/NH3 and hydrocarbon/NH3 blends. Your work will directly support the creation of predictive models for gas turbines and internal combustion engines operating with zero-carbon fuels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms for H2/NH3 and dual-fuel hydrocarbon-ammonia mixtures.
• Validate mechanisms using experimental data (ignition delay times, laminar burning velocities, extinction strain rates, pollutant formation) from international partner labs.
• Apply advanced reduction techniques (e.g., Principal Component Analysis, Genetic Algorithms) to produce skeletal mechanisms suitable for CFD applications.
• Use and contribute to open-source and commercial software (e.g., Cantera, RMG, SRM Engine Suite, MoDS) for mechanism development and simulation.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and modelers across the HYCOMBS consortium.
• Document and disseminate results in reports, publications, and software deliverables.

Requirements:

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong background in combustion kinetics, reaction mechanism development, and reduction techniques.
• Experience with combustion modeling tools (e.g., Cantera, RMG, CHEMKIN, or similar).
• Familiarity with data analysis, sensitivity analysis, and informatics approaches for chemical data.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary, international team.

Benefits:

• Work in a world-class, multi-institutional research environment.
• Access to unique experimental data and advanced computational resources.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel.

Furtherinformation

·      Gross Monthly SalaryRange (SGD): 6,900 to 10,000 (depending on suitability and experience).

·      Duration of the contract: 1 year contract

Application: Send your CV, cover letter, and contact details for two referees to:

-       Nabiha Chaumeix,

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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