Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy,[...]

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to advance the field of geotechnical engineering through centrifuge modeling. The ideal candidate will design and analyze experiments, integrate numerical models, and publish findings. Applicants should have expertise in centrifuge testing, numerical simulation, and proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical insurance and educational subsidies for children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual home-leave travel

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Experience in centrifuge experimental testing including design execution and data interpretation.
• Knowledge in numerical modeling and simulation in geotechnical engineering.
• Background in artificial intelligence applications in geotechnics or geoenvironmental engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze centrifuge experiments.
• Integrate findings with numerical models for deeper interpretation.
• Develop innovative experimental apparatus using SolidWorks.
• Publish results in reputable journals.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Centrifuge experimental testing

Numerical modeling and simulation

Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks

Job 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

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Materials

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.

Contact

If you have any questions please email Dr. Tarek Abdoun at

About NYU Abu Dhabi

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 humanitys shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabis high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together NYUs 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.

Required Experience

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