Post Doctoral Fellow
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Position Overview
KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on conducting advanced research in the area of manufacturing, computational modeling, microstructural characterization, and testing of novel types of additively manufactured metamaterials for various engineering applications, with focus on lightweight and energy absorbing structures. The post-doc will work within a vibrant research team within the Khalifa University Advanced Digital & Additive Manufacturing (ADAM) center where there is access to various capabilities of digital design, computational modeling models and software, state-of-the-art testing and characterization facility, and top-notch metal, polymer, and ceramic industrial-scale 3D printers.
As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the ADAM Center ( ) and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.
Position Requirements
Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria
Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on conducting advanced research in the area of manufacturing, computational modeling, microstructural characterization, and testing of novel types of additively manufactured metamaterials for various engineering applications, with focus on lightweight and energy absorbing structures. The post-doc will work within a vibrant research team within the Khalifa University Advanced Digital & Additive Manufacturing (ADAM) center where there is access to various capabilities of digital design, computational modeling models and software, state-of-the-art testing and characterization facility, and top-notch metal, polymer, and ceramic industrial-scale 3D printers.
As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the ADAM Center ( ) and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.
Position Requirements
- Experience in digital design using architected metamaterials or lattices
- Knowledge in various additive manufacturing techniques.
- Experience in mechanical testing under various loading conditions and microstructural characterization.
- Experience in finite element analysis software Abaqus and elastic-plastic-damage modeling.
- Adhere to the University\'s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager
Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria
- PhD from a reputable university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience writing scientific or review papers;
- A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
- Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The proven ability to work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
- Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers
- Highly developed reasoning and problem-solving skill
- \xc2\xb7PhD gained from a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
- \xc2\xb7High impact first-author publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field
Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
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Job IdJD1618295
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned