Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Engineering Research

New York University; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical insurance

Housing allowance

Annual home-leave travel

Educational support

Job summary

New York University is offering a Postdoctoral Associate position in Abu Dhabi focused on structural engineering research. The role requires conducting research in resilient infrastructure systems, where the selected candidate will contribute to advancing engineering innovations and mentoring students.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in a related field, a strong publication record, and supportive skills in programming languages like Python. A competitive salary package with housing allowance and medical insurance is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong academic publication record with peer-reviewed journal contributions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical presentations.
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality independent and collaborative research in structural engineering.
• Support research involving structural 3D printing using concrete, metals, and composites.
• Perform computational mechanics analysis and finite element simulations.
• Develop vision-based structural health monitoring systems.
• Participate in drone-based inspection systems for asset assessment.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor undergraduate and junior graduate researchers.
• Assist in preparing research proposals and technical reports.

Skills

Python programming

C programming

Finite element modeling and simulation

Computational mechanics

Structural topology optimization

Structural health monitoring systems

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing

Laboratory and experimental structural testing

GUI development

Research writing and technical documentation

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Engineering

Job description

Overview

Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Engineering Research in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a strong hiring opportunity within the Higher Education sector for professionals focused on advanced infrastructure systems and resilient engineering research. This role supports future-ready innovation in structural design, smart infrastructure monitoring, computational mechanics, and emerging technologies that improve sustainable and resilient built environments.

Job Details

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 18000-28000

Context

This position plays a critical role in developing next‑generation infrastructure solutions through advanced engineering research. The selected candidate will contribute to high‑value academic and technical projects focused on structural resilience, digital inspection technologies, additive manufacturing, and intelligent monitoring systems. The work directly supports innovation in safer and more sustainable infrastructure for future cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality independent and collaborative research in structural engineering and resilient infrastructure systems
• Support research involving structural 3D printing using concrete, metals, and composite materials
• Perform computational mechanics analysis, finite element simulation, and topology optimization studies
• Develop and improve vision‑based structural health monitoring systems for infrastructure applications
• Participate in autonomous and drone‑based inspection systems for vibration monitoring and asset assessment
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present work at international conferences
• Mentor undergraduate students and junior graduate researchers within laboratory and computational projects
• Assist in preparing research proposals, technical reports, and grant applications
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, materials science, and computer science

Ideal Profile

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, or a closely related field
• Candidates should be within the first five years after PhD completion
• Strong academic publication record with peer‑reviewed journal contributions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical presentations and reporting
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior researchers
• Additional exposure to machine learning, AI, robotics, computer vision, UAVs, or advanced manufacturing is highly valued

Skills Set

• Python programming
• C programming
• Finite element modeling and simulation
• Computational mechanics
• Structural topology optimization
• Structural health monitoring systems
• Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
• Laboratory and experimental structural testing
• GUI development
• Research writing and technical documentation

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced engineering challenges with real global infrastructure impact
• Join an internationally recognized research university with world‑class facilities
• Collaborate with leading researchers in multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Competitive salary package with medical insurance and housing allowance
• Annual home‑leave travel and educational support where applicable
• Strong long‑term academic and professional growth opportunities in Abu Dhabi