"Research Assistant"

Description

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Assistant position to support ongoing research in the design, development, and characterization of innovative and multifunctional construction materials, including self-sensing and self-healing systems, with applications in infrastructure, oil and gas, and energy-efficient construction.

• The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students on a range of projects, including:
• Investigation of self-healing cementitious materials, including chemical and bio-based approaches (e.g., bio-mineralization, encapsulated agents).
• Characterization of self-sensing materials, including their electrical and mechanical behavior under various stressors;
• Contribution to life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of novel materials to evaluate their environmental and economic impacts;
• Support in experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings through reports and publications.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience in materials synthesis, especially from industrial byproducts or brine sources, and in construction material characterization.
• Familiarity with life-cycle assessment (LCA) tools and methodologies.
• Exposure to smart materials, self-healing technologies, or sensor-integrated cementitious systems is a strong plus.
• Strong laboratory skills, data analysis capabilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AC impedance spectroscopy, electrical resistivity measurements, or chemical durability testing.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for data handling and sensor signal analysis.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.

The terms of employment are highly competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit the following documents in PDF format:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Academic transcript(s)
4. One-page statement of research interests and accomplishments
5. Contact information for at least two referees

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.