Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) & Center for[...]

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in Abu Dhabi seeks motivated post doctoral associates to engage in high-quality research on resilient concrete structures. Candidates must hold a PhD in relevant fields and have strong communication skills as well as a track record in publishing research. This role includes mentoring students and participating in grant writing. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• PhD in related fields required.
• Experience with peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative experimental and analytical research.
• Publish findings in scientific journals.
• Mentor undergraduate and junior graduate students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Research publication track record

Mentoring experience

Expertise in 3D printing

Programming skills (Python, C)

Education

PhD in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Material Engineering

Tools

Experimental testing equipment

Computational tools

Job description

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience Energy and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering New York University Abu Dhabi seek to recruit one or more motivated post doctoral associates to work on cutting‑edge research in the area of resilient concrete structures. Particular areas of interest include:

• UHPC mix development material characterization structural design and precast applications.
• Structural 3D printing (metals concrete and composites) at multiple scales.
• Soil‑structure interaction and resilient foundation systems.
• Small‑scale structural centrifuge testing and physical modeling.
• Advanced instrumentation and experimental simulation.

Successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in Civil Structural Mechanical or Material Engineering. Other related field such as Nuclear Engineering Material Science etc. are also welcomed.

Required qualifications include: strong communication and presentation skills; a track record in writing and publishing peer‑reviewed journal publications; and previous or relevant experience in mentoring or supervising undergraduate student research or junior graduate students.

A formal training education or certification in a secondary area (beyond the main PhD focus) such as additive manufacturing 3D concrete printing soil‑structure interaction centrifuge testing etc. is a plus. Other preferred qualifications include: expertise in laboratory and multiscale experimental testing (at material component and structural level) 3D printing and physical modeling for structural and geotechnical application programming and coding (preferably using Python and C) along with GUI and simple computational tool development.

The candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD‑level scientists and undergraduate students conduct high‑quality innovative and independent experimental analytical and/or computational research publish research work and results in scientific peer‑reviewed journals and conferences mentor undergraduate students and participate in writing research grant proposals.

To be considered all applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format via Interfolio:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae with full publication list.
• Statement of research interests and plan.
• Three sample (recent and/or most relevant) journal publications.
• Contact details of two references.
• Transcript

The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary medical insurance housing allowance annual home leave travel and educational subsidies for children (if applicable). Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled.

If you have any questions or require more information please email Dr. Mohamed Moustafa at [email omitted].

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree‑granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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