Requirements
The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Engineering (or related field) or 3-5 years of industry experience in R&D. Significant experience in haptic technologies, hands-on lab building, and rapid prototyping of novel proof of concepts is required. Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and good communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with proficiency in English.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry
Engineering Services
Description
The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a motivated research or postdoctoral associate to lead the design, development, and validation of material, control systems, and algorithms for next-generation soft haptic actuators and experiences. Note that the research involves significant interactions with collaborators in material science. The developed technologies will be utilized to develop digital twin and soft robot-assisted simulations in the areas of brain machine interaction, wearable haptics, and rehabilitation.
The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in:
PhD degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Engineering (or related field) or 3-5 years of industry experience (Research and Development).
Significant experience in haptic technologies.
Hands-on lab building and rapid prototyping of novel proof of concepts (extensive on-site lab work).
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Team player with good communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, one letter of reference, and a transcript, all in PDF format. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
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.
Equal opportunity employer including minorities, females, veterans, disabled individuals, sexual orientation, and gender identity. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
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