Post-Doctoral Associate, Center for (SHORES)

InsideHigherEd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in the UAE is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate specializing in geotechnical engineering to lead research on resilient geotechnical systems. The role involves designing and analyzing centrifuge experiments, integrating numerical models, and publishing results in reputable journals. Applicants should hold a PhD in the related field and have experience in centrifuge testing and numerical modeling, preferably with skills in SolidWorks. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance and housing allowance.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual home-leave travel

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Preferred experience in centrifuge testing and numerical modeling.
• Background in artificial intelligence applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze centrifuge experiments.
• Integrate findings with numerical models for deeper interpretation.
• Disseminate results through high-quality publications.

Skills

Centrifuge experimental testing

Numerical modeling

SolidWorks

Artificial intelligence applications

Geoenvironmental engineering

Education

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate to work on a broader field of geotechnical engineering.

Required Qualifications

A successful applicant must have a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on one or more of the following :

• Centrifuge experimental testing (design, execution, and data interpretation)
• Numerical modeling and simulation to complement physical experiments
• Preferred) Proficiency in CAD and modeling tools such as SolidWorks for experimental design and apparatus development

Additional background in areas such as artificial intelligence applications in geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, geohazards risk assessment, or energy geotechnics will be considered an asset.

Research Project

The successful candidate will lead a research project focused on advancing the design, testing, and analysis of resilient and sustainable geotechnical systems using centrifuge modeling. The work will bridge advanced experimental testing with complementary numerical simulation to generate insights for infrastructure and energy applications.

The Post-doctoral Associate will be expected to:

• Design, implement, and analyze centrifuge experiments.
• Integrate findings with numerical models for validation and deeper interpretation.
• Develop innovative experimental apparatus (SolidWorks proficiency is a plus).
• Disseminate results through high-quality publications in reputable journals.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of faculty, postdocs, and students

Post-Doctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits.

Application Requirements

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript, at least two recommendation letters and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Tarek Abdoun at [e-mail]

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.