Postdoctoral Fellow, Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering
- Employer
- KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Location AE
Organization Name Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering
About University
The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology combines The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research and The Petroleum Institute into one world-class, research-intensive institution,seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University of Science and Technology endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy.
Brief Description
- Be responsible for the experimental aspects of the optical fiber sensor project for pavement monitoring and the management of the test results for development of a database to analyze the pavement performance.
Detailed Description
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop monitoring and data acquisition procedures for flexible pavements using optical fiber sensors.
Operational Responsibilities
- Install optical fiber sensors and operate data acquisition equipment and post-process and interpret the data in laboratory and field experiments.
- Participate in the team effort for the development of data acquisition and database for identification of various pavement distress mechanisms and phenomena.
- Lead the team efforts for the development of a guideline for optimization of pavement monitoring via optical fiber sensors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Participate in the supervision of the activities of PhD and MSc students.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Civil or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on monitoring
Required Experience
- Experience in structural monitoring.Candidates with previous experience on monitoring of civil engineering constructions are highly encouraged to apply.
How To Apply
Note:
You will be required to attach the following:
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph
- Teaching and Research Statement
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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