Postdoc: Advanced Materials & Smart Infrastructure Research

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in the UAE is seeking a motivated postdoctoral associate to conduct innovative research in resilient infrastructure design technology. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant engineering fields, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in publishing peer-reviewed research. The role involves mentoring students and participating in high-quality research environments. A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance and housing allowance, is offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual home leave

Educational subsidies for children

Qualifications

• PhD degree in relevant engineering fields required.
• Previous experience in mentoring undergraduate or junior graduate students.
• Track record in writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality experimental, analytical, or computational research.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate students and participate in grant proposals.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Expertise in programming using Python and C

Expertise in computational mechanics

Mentoring experience

Education

PhD degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Material Engineering

Tools

Finite element simulation and modeling

Laboratory experimental testing

Job description

A leading global university in the UAE is seeking a motivated postdoctoral associate to conduct innovative research in resilient infrastructure design technology. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant engineering fields, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in publishing peer-reviewed research. The role involves mentoring students and participating in high-quality research environments. A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance and housing allowance, is offered.