37 faculty engineering mechanical jobs found in Abu Dhabi

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Engineering: AD_Mechanical Engineering Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Open Date Jan 12, 2023 Description The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Associate effective September 2023. He will work under the supervision of Dr. Raed Hashaikeh, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The project aims to develop advanced, functional membranes for desalination, at bench-level and on a pilot-scale. The postdoctoral fellow will join a team of researchers and graduate students from various sub-fields, and will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities in the WRC. Responsibilities : Work alongside peers with unique and creative backgrounds in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science engineering and mechanical engineering. Conduct research on the development of novel functional materials to assist membrane-based desalination such as reverse...

Description The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a faculty position in Mechanical Engineering in the broad areas of Mechatronics and Robotics. Space Robotics is of major interest. The available opening is at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates with a strong record of interdisciplinary research in emerging areas are preferred, especially scholars who efficiently combine analytical, computational, and experimental approaches to address fundamental and applied topics. The Division emphasizes high-level academic research resulting in high-impact publications with tangible societal impacts, such as investigations that results in patents, prototypes, and private or public sector adoption. NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university commitment to excellence. Our faculty are the engines that sustain our inclusive environment;...

Description New York University Abu Dhabi, Engineering Division, and the Mechanical Engineering program are accepting applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Associate Professor level, with the title of Clinical Associate Professor, to begin in September 2023. The appointed faculty member will be part of the Mechanical Engineering program. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Senior Capstone program for all the Engineering Division disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, computer, civil & urban, and bio engineering. The clinical professor will teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, primarily in the areas of Thermal-Fluid Sciences and Thermal Systems. The faculty member will be expected to teach the equivalent of 4 classes per academic year, with commensurate course relief for responsibilities associated with coordination of capstones. A commitment to creative, engaging content and...

Description The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants to apply for the open Research Engineer (Mechanical/Mechatronics) position. CAIR invites qualified applicants with at least a Masters’ degree or higher with several years of industrial or academic experience in the areas of mechanical engineering and/or mechatronics, or other related field to apply. The research engineer will work closely with the postdocs and the faculty in the projects in CAIR to assist in the development of: a) collaborative multi-robot swarms, b) environment perception and distributed SLAM, c) deep learning in safety and security, d) collaborative brain-machine intelligence, and e) robotic human augmentation. The research engineer should have experience in design and manufacturing (and possibly machine shop experience) of mechanical prototypes to be used in the aforementioned projects. This will entail choosing...

Description The Vijay lab in the Engineering Division, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Scientist in Bioprinting, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering to work on the development, characterization, and testing of biomaterials (polymers and hydrogels) for bioprinting of tissue constructs. The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the advanced bioprinting strategies for the in vitro culture of cells and tissues. The PI’s previous works has proved the advantages of bioprinting over manual culture methods and the versatility of the process to fabricate a biomimetic architecture (i.e.) to mimic the native human tissue both in terms of structure and function. To get further insights, the candidate will be involved in developing several novel biomaterials including polymers and hydrogels with a broad range of mechanical and electrical properties and biological functionalities. Applications for these printed biomaterials...

Description We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on an interdisciplinary project funded by the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) and the Center for Cyber Security (CCS) at NYU Abu Dhabi, and will be jointly supervised by Prof. Farah Shamout and Prof. Michail Maniatakos. The researcher is expected to have (i) a strong background in machine learning, and (ii) motivation to pursue multidisciplinary research at the intersection of machine learning and cybersecurity. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be primarily based at NYU Abu Dhabi. The researcher will report directly both PIs and work in close collaboration with other researchers, PhD students, and undergraduate research assistants. Key Responsibilities Research Conduct high-quality and innovative research primarily focused on federated learning; Generate new high-impact ideas based on gaps and limitations of the state-of-the-art (SOTA); Design and implement experiments...

Description The Social Machines and Robotics (SMART) Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi focuses on the development of socially intelligent machines (computer applications, robots, Virtual Agents) that are capable of interacting and communicating in a natural way with humans, expressing through their figure a high degree of social intelligence, with a focus on applications in education and healthcare. The SMART lab seeks to recruit a motivated and passionate postdoctoral associate to work under the supervision of Dr. Hanan Salam on the topics: 1) Computational models for human social behavior perception, 2) Social behavior generation for machines, 3) Application of Artificial Social Intelligence for healthcare or education. The researcher will work on the development of new approaches in areas: Personalized models for human social behavior perception by machines; Multimodal machine learning approaches for social and affective computing tasks; Bias...

Description The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants to apply for the open Postdoc position in the Project Deep Learning for Robotic Human Augmentation. CAIR invites qualified applicants with a doctorate degree in the areas of electrical, or computer, or mechanical engineering, or related field to apply. A strong publication record is encouraged and previous experience in areas such as Deep learning, Neurorobotic systems, Assistive technologies, Robotic prostheses, Exoskeletons, Electromyography, and Embedded systems development is desired. The position is open to PhDs with background in robotics, robotic prostheses, AI, and/or controls. The candidate is expected to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary environment with other post-doctoral associates, PhD and undergraduate students, as well as faculty members. It is expected that applicants have a strong publication record in the...

Description The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants to apply for the open Postdoc position in the Project Collaborative Multi-Robot Swarms in Unknown Environments. CAIR invites qualified applicants with a doctorate degree in the areas of electrical, or computer, or mechanical engineering, or related field to apply. A strong publication record is encouraged and previous experience in areas such as Distributed control and optimization, Swarms, Autonomous Robots, Embedded systems development, Collaborative and adversarial control, and Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is desired. The position is open to PhDs with background in robotics, controls, AI, and/or computer vision. The candidate is expected to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary environment with other post-doctoral associates, PhD and undergraduate students, as well as faculty members. It is expected that...

Description The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants to apply for the open Postdoc position in the Project Environment Perception and Distributed SLAM. CAIR invites qualified applicants with a doctorate degree in the areas of electrical, or computer, or mechanical engineering, or related field to apply. A strong publication record is encouraged and previous experience in areas such as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), Computer vision, Deep learning, Sensor fusion, Autonomous Robots, and Embedded systems development is desired. The position is open to PhDs with background in robotics, controls, AI, and/or computer vision. The candidate is expected to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary environment with other post-doctoral associates, PhD and undergraduate students, as well as faculty members. It is expected that applicants have a strong publication record in the...

Description The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applicants to apply for the open Postdoc position in the Project Deep Learning in Safety and Security. CAIR invites qualified applicants with a doctorate degree in the areas of electrical, or computer, or mechanical engineering, or related field to apply. A strong publication record is encouraged and previous experience in areas such as Neural network vulnerabilities and defenses, Anomaly detection, Adversarial machine learning, Computer vision, Swarms, Autonomous Robots, and Embedded systems development is desired. The position is open to PhDs with background in robotics, controls, AI, and/or computer vision. The candidate is expected to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary environment with other post-doctoral associates, PhD and undergraduate students, as well as faculty members. It is expected that applicants have a strong publication...

Description The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work on the development of high-sensitivity integrated photonics sensors in the Silicon Photonics (SiPh) platform. The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on the development of smart optical sensors for environmental monitoring in the oil & gas industry. Our photonics research lab has set modern tools for the design, testing, and optimization of photonic circuits. It is open for collaboration with researchers with a background in basic research to investigate new optical circuits and materials with specific optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. The specialty of this research project is advanced optoelectronics materials for sensing applications. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Applicants...

Description We are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from those who have or will soon receive a PhD in one of the social sciences or a related discipline. The position is for 3 years. The appointment will begin September 1, 2023, subject to final budget approval. The postdoctoral associate will spend 50% of their time on independent research and 50% on collaborative research with Professor Minsu Park, along with external collaborators at Max Planck Institute (Nori Jacoby and Marc Schönwiesner) and at the University of Oxford (Manuel Anglada-Tort). We seek a candidate whose field of specialization is Computational Social Science (with a background in Sociology, Cognitive Science, or other relevant fields) and who has interests in cultural diffusion, evolution, and globalization (topically) and large-scale time-series analysis, network analysis, audio/signal processing, and...

Description The S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate to work on automation and information technologies applied to construction and civil infrastructure. The S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group led by Prof. Borja García de Soto. The core topics of the S.M.A.R.T. Construction Research Group are Sustainable and resilient construction, Modularization and lean construction, Artificial intelligence, Robotic systems and automation, Technology integration and information modeling. The successful applicant will lead fascinating projects focusing on the development of innovative ways to automate (including the use of robotic systems) the building, operation, inspection, retrofit, and repair of construction projects, coupled with the application of artificial intelligence...

Description The Research Center on Stability, Instability, and Turbulence (SITE), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Research Scientist to work on: Hydrodynamic stability analysis Instability and transition thresholds in flows such as Couette flow and wall-bounded flow Numerical and theoretical stability analysis of a boundary layer over a flat plate and bluff bodies (cylinders, airfoils…) High fidelity simulations of complex flow SITE is highly interdisciplinary. SITE aims to develop novel enabling technology on hydrodynamic stability analysis that has applications in the study of the development of singularities, the long-time behavior of complex systems, the formation of spatial patterns, the transition between stability and instability, and the first steps of transition towards turbulence that appear in several disciplines across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation. As a research...

Description The Biomedical Laser and Optics Group (BLOG) at the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to develop smart medical devices for medical imaging, diagnostics, and monitoring using novel optical technologies. In the past, BLOG-Lab has developed state-of-the art optical sensors and imaging systems (i.e., Optical Coherence Tomography, Photoacoustics, LIBS, Raman) for various medical applications. We are seeking two Postdoctoral Associates to join the team and make significant contributions to the field. Applicants with strong backgrounds in Engineering, Optics, Physics and other relevant disciplines are sought to join leading efforts in the development and application of new optical technologies such as Photoacoustic imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography, LIBS, Raman Imaging, and miniaturized imaging probes. Requirements: Exceptional applicants will have a doctoral degree (with no more than 5 years since its completion) in...

Description The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on  materials chemistry . The applicant should be a skilled chemist, chemical analyst or materials scientist who will be the key person and the main contact point for chemical synthesis and characterization in the Center. The candidate should have strong experience in chemical methods for characterization of organic materials or materials for devices from academia, industry or both. The candidate should be able synthesize target chemical compounds which can be used for chemical sensing, by either using literature protocols or by designing new synthetic procedures from scratch. The candidate will use physical, chemical and other methods for reliable and accurate characterization, and will deliver the results and the products to the other members of the Center. The candidate should also have experience with training...

Description The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work on  materials and devices for sensing applications . The successful applicant will perform experimental research on materials and devices for sensing applications. The candidate should have at least one post-doctoral experience in an international renowned laboratory different from the institution where they acquired their PhD. The candidate should ideally have research experience and strong publication record in preparation, characterization and application of materials for devices, and specifically materials that are used in sensing applications. The candidate should be able to design, fabricate, construct and assess devices for chemical, optical, mechanical, electric or other sensing for any applications. An experience with sensors for oil and gas or biomedical applications is preferred, but not compulsory, however...

Description The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant to work on the  development of high sensitivity integrated photonics sensors in Silicon Photonics (SiPh) platform. The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on the development of smart optical sensors for environmental monitoring in the oil & gas industry. Our photonics research lab within the CSEM has set modern tools for the design, testing, and optimization of photonic circuits. It is open for collaboration with researchers with a background in basic research to investigate new optical circuits and materials with specific optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. The focus of this research project is related to advanced optoelectronics materials for sensing applications. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate...

Description The Smart Materials Lab (SML) and the Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, seek to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate in the field of materials for petroleum applications. The position includes submission of biweekly and other reports, help with grant applications, practical training for use of laboratory equipment, and regular attendance of the SML and CSEM group meetings. Qualifications The applicant should be a chemist, chemical analyst, chemical engineer or materials scientist with either academic background or industrial experience in chemistry or chemical engineering of oil and gas or related disciplines. The candidate should be familiar with the basics of chemical and physical methods for characterization of organic materials or materials. The candidate is expected to work closely with the members of the SML and CSEM to use physical, chemical and other methods for reliable...