Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

European Commission; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a research or postdoctoral associate role focusing on the design and development of soft haptic actuators. This position is integral to developing innovative technologies for brain-machine interaction, rehabilitation, and digital twin simulations. The successful candidate will possess a PhD in relevant engineering fields and significant hands-on experience in haptic technologies, contributing to cutting-edge research in interaction design.

Benefits

Competitive terms of employment

Housing subsidies

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing haptic actuators.
• Hands-on lab building and rapid prototyping of novel proof of concepts.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of soft haptic actuators.
• Collaborate with material science experts.
• Develop technologies for brain-machine interactions and rehabilitation.

Skills

Haptic technologies

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Engineering

3-5 years of industry experience

Job description

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 9 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description

The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated research or postdoctoral associate to lead the design, development, and validation of material, control systems, and algorithms for next-generation soft haptic actuators and experiences. Note that the research involves significant interactions with collaborators in material science. The developed technologies will be utilized to develop digital twin and soft robot-assisted simulations in the areas of brain machine interaction, wearable haptics, and rehabilitation.

The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in:

• PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Engineering (or related field) OR 3-5 years of industry experience (Research and Development).
• Significant experience in haptic technologies.
• Hands-on Lab Building and Rapid Prototyping of Novel Proof of Concepts (Extensive on-site lab work).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, one letter of reference, and a transcript, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Mohamad Eid at [e-mail] .

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Please visit our website athttp://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: [e-mail] .

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 NYU’s 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.

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