Postdoctoral Associate - AI for Materials Science
Posted date [2026-04-29]
(ID: 44516)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Postdoctoral Associate - AI for Materials Science
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: PhD with up to 5 years post-PhD experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Postdoctoral Associate - AI for Materials Science in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a high-value hiring opportunity within the Higher Education sector for researchers specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced materials discovery. This role supports generative AI development, structure-property relationship modeling, and smart materials optimization to drive innovation in future engineering materials and scientific research.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 18000-28000
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 role supports advanced scientific discovery at the intersection of artificial intelligence and materials science. The selected researcher will lead independent projects focused on generative AI for materials innovation while collaborating with computational scientists and experimental researchers to accelerate smart materials development and future engineering applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead independent research projects involving generative AI for materials discovery and optimization
* Develop machine learning models to establish structure-property relationships for advanced materials
* Apply AI and ML techniques to study materials performance under extreme conditions
* Collaborate with researchers from the Smart Materials Lab and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials
* Coordinate closely with experimental scientists for validation of computational models and materials applications
* Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at international scientific conferences
* Support scientific workshops and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives across research teams
* Assist in supervising undergraduate students and PhD researchers within laboratory projects
* Participate actively in additional strategic projects within the Smart Materials Lab
Ideal Profile
* PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
* Candidates must be within the first five years after completion of PhD
* Strong expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning for scientific applications
* Proven experience in AI-driven materials discovery or generative AI related to materials research
* Strong academic publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
* Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Skills Set
* Python programming
* PyTorch
* TensorFlow
* Machine learning model development
* Generative AI applications
* Data-driven materials discovery
* Structure-property relationship modeling
* Scientific computing and research analytics
* Technical writing and academic publishing
* Laboratory collaboration and research supervision
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI research shaping the future of smart engineering materials
* Join a globally recognized research university with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
* Access advanced research facilities and international academic partnerships
* Competitive salary package with housing support and educational subsidies
* Opportunities for workshops, global conferences, and scientific visibility
* Long-term academic growth within one of the UAE’s leading research environments
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a world-class research university known for academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration across science, engineering, and higher education. As part of NYU’s international academic network, NYU Abu Dhabi drives transformative research, interdisciplinary learning, and advanced knowledge creation across the UAE and beyond.
