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Professor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Aerospace Engineering

Employer
KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Closing date
27 Feb 2021

ABOUT UNIVERSITY    

Khalifa University of Science and Technology Khalifa University is a world-class, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The University’s mission is to seamlessly integrate research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and medicine, and also to be a catalyst towards Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision for a knowledge-based economy. Khalifa University has two campuses in the city of Abu Dhabi – the KU Main Campus and the Sas Al Nakhl Campus, the latter  housing two of KU’s flagship research institutes: Masdar Institute and Petroleum Institute.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION    

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, which is an academic unit within the College of Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, offers a unique undergraduate degree program in Aerospace Engineering, which was ABET accredited in 2015. The Department also has a growing graduate student population, with students enrolled on both Masters and PhD programs. Currently the Department has fourteen faculty, undertaking research in areas that include computational and experimental aerodynamics, combustion dynamics, astronautics, astrodynamics, space mission design, damage detection, materials and structures, manufacturing and miniature UAVs. Detailed information can be found at: http://www.ku.ac.ae/pages/department-of-aerospace-engineering/

DETAILED DESCRIPTION    

The department invites applications for faculty positions in all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors) and in any discipline relevant to Aerospace Engineering. While exceptional candidates in any discipline relevant to aerospace engineering are sought, particular emphasis is for top candidates with background in one or more of the following areas: spacecraft design and space mission analysis, space systems and technologies, spacecraft attitude dynamics and control, astronautics, experimental and/or computational aerodynamics, atmospheric flight dynamics, aerospace design, and aerospace structures and materials.

The candidate is expected to have a strong research potential, demonstrated by relevant publications in high-impact journals, and teaching experience in above mentioned areas. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills.

Successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain active research programs that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact professional journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.
Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in thematic research within one or more of the university research priority areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS    

A PhD or equivalent doctorate in related discipline from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with education from and/or previous service in pre-eminent institutions of higher education.

HOW TO APPLY

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).

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