Post-Doctoral Associate Center ; SHORES - Dr. Tarek Abdoun

Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 26 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Arab Emirates Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Description

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES), together with the Division of Engineering, Civil and Urban Engineering Program, at NYU Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate in the broad area of geotechnical engineering.

Research Project:

The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on the development, testing, and analysis of resilient geotechnical systems. The work will rely on centrifuge modeling, geotechnical laboratory testing, and complementary numerical simulations to improve understanding of soil behavior and geotechnical system performance for infrastructure, energy, and sustainability applications.

The Post-Doctoral Associate will be expected to:

Perform and interpret geotechnical laboratory tests to support the experimental program.

• Plan, design, conduct, and analyze centrifuge model experiments.
• Contribute to the design and development of experimental setups and apparatus, with Solid Works experience considered an advantage.
• Publish research findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and other members of a multidisciplinary research team.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field, with less than 5 years post-receiving the PhD, and with research experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Geotechnical laboratory testing, including soil characterization, sample preparation, mechanical testing, and experimental data analysis.
• Centrifuge experimental modeling, including test design, execution, instrumentation, data collection, and result interpretation.
• Preferred:
  Experience with CAD and modeling tools, such as Solid Works, for experimental design and apparatus development.

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format.

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for research staff to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches.

Support for dual-career families is a priority.

NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer.