Post Doctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Projects)

1. General Details

Job Code: Post Doctoral Fellow: 8800812
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Projects)  Fund: 8434000443
Reporting Line: Reports To: Dr. Rehan Umer
Department: Aerospace Engineering

2. Job Purpose

• 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.

3. Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

NA

Operational Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for the characterization, coating, and manufacturing of novel high performance composites for aerospace applications based on graphene and other 2D materials. In addition, the candidate will attract and supervise postgraduate students in composites research, contribute to and develop research proposals for submission to internal/external funding providers, publish research findings in high quality journals and establish collaborative research partnerships with a variety of stakeholders. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

Qualifications

4. Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering or related Engineering fields.

Required Experience

• Composite materials, Graphene and other 2D Materials.

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).

Primary Location: Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time