Post Doctoral Fellow

euraxess.ec.europa.eu - Jobboard; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UAE seeks a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow for a project focused on developing innovative jet propulsion systems for underwater locomotion. The role involves collaboration with diverse teams and access to cutting-edge research facilities, offering an enriching environment for advanced scientific exploration.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with mechatronic components integration and programming for underwater applications.
• Strong publication records and excellent communication skills.
• Adhere to information security policies.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and integration of mechatronic components for underwater applications.
• Development of model-driven and data-driven control.
• Publishing quality research results.

Skills

Integration of mechatronic components

Control programming

MatLab

C++

Python

Writing and communication skills

Job description

Organisation/Company KHALIFA UNIVERSITY Research Field Computer science Engineering Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 1 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent 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

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on the development of a soft, jet propulsion system able to perform agile underwater locomotion and thrust vectoring. In particular, the awarded candidate will contribute toward the following tasks:

• Fabrication and integration of mechatronic components for underwater application
• Development of model-driven and data-driven control
• Publish high-quality journal and international conference papers based on the obtained research results

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at theKUCARS (https://www.ku.ac.ae/kucars )and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Position Requirements

• In-depth experience with mechatronic components integration, control, and programming(MatLab, C++, Phyton)of soft robots for underwater applications.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, strong publication records
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail] ).