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

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

Job summary

A leading global research university is seeking a motivated postdoctoral associate to engage in innovative research on resilient concrete structures. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary environment, mentoring students, and publishing research. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have experience in 3D printing, structural design, and testing methods. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about advancing knowledge in engineered structures.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual home leave

Travel subsidies

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• PhD degree required in relevant fields.
• Experience in mentoring or supervising research.
• Expertise in laboratory testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality and independent research.
• Publish findings in scientific journals and conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal publications

Mentoring undergraduate students

3D printing and physical modeling

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Education

PhD in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Material Engineering

Formal training in additive manufacturing

Tools

Advanced instrumentation for testing

Multiscale experimental testing methods

Job description

Overview

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience Energy and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi seek to recruit one or more motivated postdoctoral 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.

Qualifications

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

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 levels), 3D printing and physical modeling for structural and geotechnical applications; 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.

How to apply

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.

Terms of employment

The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual homeleave, 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 for more information.

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and sciences undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network—a university system of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in 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: IC