Post Doctoral Fellow, Mechanical Engieering

Location AE

Organization Name Mechanical Engieering

About University

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) 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 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

To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.

Since the Postdoctoral, experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries their best to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

To work on the development of Industrial Waste Based (IWB) ceramic materials applied to different applications such as proppants for hydraulic fracking (ADNOC Project) and railway ballast composite (CIRA 2019, in collaboration with Etihad Rail).  Preparation of waste mixture or composite and characterization.

Detailed Description

To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.

Since the Postdoctoral, experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries their best to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

To work on the development of Industrial Waste Based (IWB) ceramic materials applied to different applications such as proppants for hydraulic fracking (ADNOC Project) and railway ballast composite (CIRA 2019, in collaboration with Etihad Rail).  Preparation of waste mixture or composite and characterization.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

PhD Degree in Materials Science, Engineering Science, or equivalent

Required Experience

Professional experience in recycling industrial waste or by-products is compulsory.  Knowledge in materials characterization.  Ability to propose value-added solutions to repurpose industrial waste.

How To Apply

CV + Research Interest 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)?