Assistant/Associate Professor, Renewable Energy

Khalifa University Enterprise; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Health insurance

Educational subsidies for dependents

Job summary

Khalifa University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on renewable and sustainable energy and energy conversion, with cross-disciplinary work in dynamics and control as applied to energy systems.

The department offers state-of-the-art facilities, strong start-up support, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and government partners, plus tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including health

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited university.
• Strong record of high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Demonstrated potential to secure competitive research funding for Assistant Professor candidates, or proven funding track record for Associate Professor candidates.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an independent, internationally competitive research program with high-impact publications and patents.
• Attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, and contribute to department research themes and Khalifa University’s priorities.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and develop courses in sustainable and renewable energy.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation, and outreach.

Skills

High-impact publications

Teaching excellence

Student mentorship

Research funding

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Khalifa University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on renewable and sustainable energy and energy conversion, with cross-disciplinary work in dynamics and control as applied to energy systems.

The department offers state-of-the-art facilities, strong start-up support, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and government partners, plus tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including health