Post-Doctoral Associate in Geotechnical Engineering
Join NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities (SHORES) to advance resilient geotechnical systems through centrifuge modeling and experimental research.
Best for:Best for geotechnical engineers with hands-on centrifuge modeling and laboratory testing experience, seeking to contribute to cutting-edge research in soil mechanics and resilient infrastructure systems.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) focuses on developing and testing resilient geotechnical systems for infrastructure, energy, and sustainability applications. The successful candidate will conduct centrifuge modeling, geotechnical laboratory testing, and numerical simulations to improve soil behavior understanding. The role involves collaborative research within a multidisciplinary team, publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals, and hands-on experimental design. NYUAD offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic research environment in the UAE’s leading academic institution.
What you'll do
- Perform and analyze geotechnical laboratory tests, including soil characterization and mechanical testing.
- Design, execute, and interpret centrifuge model experiments to study soil behavior under realistic conditions.
- Develop and refine experimental setups and apparatus, leveraging CAD tools like SolidWorks.
- Publish research findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals to advance the field.
- Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Contribute to numerical simulations to complement experimental findings and improve system performance.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Geology)
Language: English (proficiency required for research communication and collaboration)
Instruction: English
- Hands-on experience in geotechnical laboratory testing (soil characterization, sample preparation, mechanical testing, data analysis)
- Proven expertise in centrifuge experimental modeling (test design, execution, instrumentation, data collection, and interpretation)
- Experience with CAD and modeling tools, particularly SolidWorks, for experimental design and apparatus development
- Less than 5 years post-PhD degree
- No nationality restrictions, but Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply in line with UAE regulations
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV with a full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests, and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. Applications should be sent via email.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full publication list
- Transcript
- Statement of research interests
- Contact information for at least two references
Contact
Tarek Abdoun· Supervisor
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.