Associate Research Scientist - Geotechnical Engineering
Posted date [2026-04-28]
(ID: 44530)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Associate Research Scientist - Geotechnical Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: PhD with minimum 3 years relevant professional experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Associate Research Scientist - Geotechnical Engineering in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a high-impact hiring opportunity within the Higher Education sector for professionals specializing in geotechnical systems, centrifuge testing, and resilient infrastructure research. This role focuses on sustainable geotechnical design, advanced experimental modeling, and infrastructure resilience to support energy systems and future-ready civil engineering solutions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 22000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position supports the Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability by advancing research in geotechnical engineering and sustainable infrastructure systems. The selected researcher will lead major projects involving centrifuge modeling and numerical simulation to improve resilient design strategies for infrastructure, environmental applications, and energy geotechnics across challenging ground conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead research projects focused on resilient and sustainable geotechnical systems using centrifuge modeling
* Design, implement, and analyze advanced centrifuge experimental testing programs
* Develop and apply numerical models to complement and validate physical experiments
* Generate high-quality technical insights for infrastructure performance and energy geotechnics applications
* Support development of innovative experimental apparatus and laboratory systems using CAD tools such as SolidWorks
* Contribute to research involving geohazards assessment, geoenvironmental engineering, and geotechnical risk evaluation
* Publish findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals and present research at international conferences
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students
* Support broader scientific initiatives related to sustainability, resilience, and advanced engineering research
Ideal Profile
* PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline with strong specialization in geotechnics
* Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience excluding PhD study years
* Strong expertise in centrifuge experimental testing including design, execution, and data interpretation
* Experience in numerical modeling and simulation for geotechnical applications
* Proficiency in CAD tools and SolidWorks for experimental design is highly preferred
* Additional knowledge in AI applications in geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, or energy geotechnics is a strong advantage
Skills Set
* Geotechnical engineering research
* Centrifuge experimental testing
* Numerical modeling and simulation
* SolidWorks and CAD design
* Infrastructure resilience analysis
* Geoenvironmental engineering
* Geohazards risk assessment
* Energy geotechnics
* Scientific writing and academic publishing
* Laboratory systems development
Why Join Us
* Work on advanced geotechnical engineering projects with major infrastructure and sustainability impact
* Join one of the UAE’s leading engineering research environments with world-class facilities
* Competitive salary package with housing allowance and medical insurance
* Annual home-leave travel and educational subsidies for dependents
* Strong opportunities for publication, international collaboration, and research leadership
* Be part of innovative projects shaping resilient infrastructure and sustainable engineering solutions
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally respected research university delivering excellence across science, engineering, and higher education. As part of NYU’s international academic network, NYU Abu Dhabi supports transformative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and world-class innovation while advancing scientific discovery and sustainable development across the UAE and beyond.
