Post-Doctoral Associate Division of Engineering; Civil Engineering - Dr. Mostafa Mobasher

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seek a Post‑doctoral Associate to develop a machine‑learning powered digital twin system for the structural performance of civil engineering structures. This collaborative project, led by Professors Tarek Abdoun and Mostafa Mobasher, involves structural and geotechnical modeling, machine‑learning model development, structural sensing and health monitoring, conducting physical experiments, and validating computational models.

• Structural and geotechnical modeling
• Machine‑learning model development
• Structural sensing and health monitoring
• Conducting physical experiments
• Validation of computational models

A successful applicant must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering with no more than five years post receipt of the PhD. Applicants are expected to demonstrate research experience in structural modeling and machine‑learning model development.

• The development of computational models to represent structural performance using commercial and research software tools
• The development and validation of machine‑learning and artificial‑intelligence models focused on representing the structural response
• Physical experimental testing for structural and geotechnical applications
• Data acquisition and processing from monitoring systems
• Validation of modeling results against experimental and monitoring data

Compensation includes a highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home‑leave travel, and educational subsidies for children, among other benefits. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript or degree, and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Mostafa Mobasher asher.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

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