Post-Doctoral Associate - Civil and Urban Engineering Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
Posted date [2025-02-16]
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NYU Abu Dhabi\'s Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering seek a Post-Doctoral Associate to contribute to an innovative project developing a machine-learning-powered digital twin system for structural performance monitoring. The project involves interdisciplinary collaboration across structural and geotechnical modeling, machine-learning development, structural sensing, and experimental validation.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education, Engineering Research
Function: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Gender: Any
Responsibilities
- Develop computational models to represent structural performance using commercial and research software tools
- Design and validate neural network models to simulate structural responses
- Conduct experimental testing for structural and geotechnical applications
- Analyze data from structural monitoring systems and validate computational findings
- Collaborate with research teams to integrate machine-learning applications into engineering models
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
Job Requirements
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering
- Research expertise in structural modeling and machine-learning applications in engineering
- Experience with structural monitoring, data acquisition, and computational model validation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in relevant software tools
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary with medical insurance
- Housing allowance and annual home-leave travel
- Educational subsidies for dependents
- Access to world-class research facilities and professional development opportunities
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is a global research university committed to academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. As part of NYU’s global network, NYUAD provides a transformative research environment at the intersection of engineering and sustainability. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education, Engineering Research
Function: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Gender: Any
Responsibilities
- Develop computational models to represent structural performance using commercial and research software tools
- Design and validate neural network models to simulate structural responses
- Conduct experimental testing for structural and geotechnical applications
- Analyze data from structural monitoring systems and validate computational findings
- Collaborate with research teams to integrate machine-learning applications into engineering models
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
Job Requirements
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering
- Research expertise in structural modeling and machine-learning applications in engineering
- Experience with structural monitoring, data acquisition, and computational model validation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in relevant software tools
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary with medical insurance
- Housing allowance and annual home-leave travel
- Educational subsidies for dependents
- Access to world-class research facilities and professional development opportunities
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is a global research university committed to academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. As part of NYU’s global network, NYUAD provides a transformative research environment at the intersection of engineering and sustainability. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
