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Postdoctoral Positions at United Arab Emirates University

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Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601996
Posting Number 3692

Job Description The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and the National Water & Energy Center at the United Arab Emirates University seek postdoctoral candidates to work on applied electrochemistry research and development projects. The project aims to synthesize, structure-property correlations and electrochemistry measurements of functional metal oxides and chalcogenides related to rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cell applications.


The position is responsible for synthesizing materials, characterization, and fabrication of coin cells/three-electrode supercapacitor cells and performing electrochemistry measurements. Knowledge on fabrication of photo supercapacitors and performance evaluation is plus. The applicant must be fluent in English, writing scientific reports and journal articles. The applicant will work in the laboratory environment with synthetic and analytical chemistry equipment as well as data collection, analysis, interpretation, documentation, report of the results of the experiments obtained, and patent filing

Minimum Qualification • The successful candidate must hold an internationally recognized Ph.D. either in physics/chemistry, materials science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering. or equivalent. • Must have knowledge and understanding of battery performances and how it varies with different operating conditions. • Should have knowledge and background in electrochemistry and battery/cell development. • The candidate should have a proven track record of excellence in experimental research. • Candidates with high experience in energy storage applications and electrochemistry measurements are needed. (Photo supercapacitors/batteries), fabrication, characterization, and materials synthesis are highly encouraged to apply.


Preferred Qualification Solid-state electrolyte materials synthesis and characterization.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Engineering - (COE)
Department As.Dean for Research&Grad.Std.- COE
Job Close Date 29-07-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary




2)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (Wireless Communication and Signal Processing)
Position Number 601976
Posting Number 3678

Job Description The Electrical and Communication Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join our team focused on developing novel integrated sensing and communication systems for next-generation 6G networks. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other researchers to develop novel beam pattern techniques and positioning algorithms for cutting-edge technologies and applications such as smart factories, autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and immersive communication. Responsibilities: • Design and develop integrated sensing and communication systems for 6G networks using state-of-the-art techniques and tools. • Conduct experiments to validate the performance and functionality of the developed systems in realistic scenarios. • Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences. • Collaborate with other team members and industry partners to develop and implement new 6G sensing and communication applications.


Minimum Qualification A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer science or a related field. • Proven knowledge and experience in wireless communications and radar domains. • Deep understanding of wireless signals, DSP algorithms and multiple-antenna concepts. • Expertise in wireless propagation and multi-dimensional system optimization. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++. • Excellent written and oral communication skills.


Preferred Qualification • Expertise in integrated sensing and communication systems for 5G or 6G networks, including hardware and software design. • Proven Knowledge in beamforming designs and positioning technologies.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Engineering - (COE)
Department As.Dean for Research&Grad.Std.- COE
Job Close Date 30-06-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary




3)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601967
Posting Number 3673

Job Description The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research position in the field of computational fluid dynamics. This position is supported by the “University Program for Advanced Research” (UPAR). We are looking for a very hard-working individual who is committed to outstanding research with genuine interest in “heat transfer and fluid flow”. This appointment is made for 3 -6 months. The major responsibilities include: • Developing mathematical models for “Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow”. • Determining the numerical solution of the mathematical models. • Reporting the obtained results. • Publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and make presentations in conferences.


Minimum Qualification 1. MSc in mathematics. 2. Good experience in numerical methods for PDEs, numerical analysis, modelling and simulations. 3. Good experience with programming languages. 4. Good communication skills in English (oral and writing).
Preferred Qualification None
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Mathematical Sciences - (COS)
Job Close Date 31-05-2023
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant
Salary




4)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601942
Posting Number 3635

Job Description A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available under the supervision of Dr. Ki Sun Park at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UAE University. The successful candidate will work on one or more of the following topics: - Multiphase Flow Simulation: Boiling, Evaporation, and Condensation (RPI Model); - Multiphase Flow Simulation: Modeling of Two-phase Flow including Particle Breakage and Coalescence (PBE, QMOM/DQMOM Models); - Conceptual/Preliminary Design of a Resistojet; Research responsibilities will include assistance with: - Performing research activities in involved projects and performing CFD analysis; - Writing of research papers; - Identification of funding opportunities and writing of funding applications; - Other research related activities; The position is for one year with possibility of one additional year renewal or extension depending on the availability of funding. Salary is tax-free and will be 10,000-12,000 AED per month (depending on qualification and experience).


Minimum Qualification Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and demonstrated expertise in computational fluid dynamics. He/she should have experiences in a commercial CFD tool, ANSYS Fluent, or an open-source tool, OpenFOAM.
Preferred Qualification Experiences in boiling, evaporation, and condensation simulations. Experiences in gas turbine/rocket engines. Experiences in CATIA.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Engineering - (COE)
Department As.Dean for Research&Grad.Std.- COE
Job Close Date 31-05-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary




5)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601935
Posting Number 3618

Job Description A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University. The position is funded by the Research grant “Towards the Classification of Quasi-alternating links”, UAEU Program for Advanced Research (UPAR). The position is for 12 months with possibility of extension depending on the performance and the availability of funding. Salary is tax-free and will be around 9,000 AED Monthly. The focus of the research is in the area of Knot theory. More precisely the use of different knot invariants to study quasi-alternating links. For more details, please contact Dr. Nafaa Chbili (nafaachbili@uaeu.ac.ae), PI of the above mentioned research project. The Post Doctoral fellow will work under the supervision and guidance of the PI of the project to study the quantum invariants of quasi-alternating links. The expected outcome of this study is to find obstruction criteria for quasi-alternateness leading to the characterization of this class of knots and links. The progress of the research work will be discussed through regular meetings with the PI.


Minimum Qualification PhD degree in low dimensional Topology or a related field.
Preferred Qualification PhD degree in low dimensional Topology or a related field.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience The candidate is expected to have a solid background in knot theory, and precisely has interest in quantum invariants of links and three-dimensional manifolds. In addition, he should have a track record of conducting high quality research in the field.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Mathematical Sciences - (COS)
Job Close Date 30-06-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary




6)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601918
Posting Number 3615

Job Description The Physics department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to work in the field of computational physics. Candidates must have good experience with density-functional theory (DFT) packages such as VASP, Quantum Espresso, and/or WIEN2k. The aim is to employ DFT to study the photonics, energy storage, and gas-sensing properties of 2D systems (Monolayers). The completion of a Ph.D. degree in Physics or Materials Science is required. The appointment will be initially made for one year with the possibility of an extension for another year depending upon satisfactory performance. The nominal start date is as soon as possible.


The position is located at the UAE U’s main campus in Al-Ain, about and half hour's drive from Abu-Dhabi. The UAEU is the largest and the top-ranked public sector University in the United Arab Emirates. The application package should include a cover letter, an updated CV, a brief description of the applicant’s current research activities, and two letters of reference.
Minimum Qualification Ph.D. in Physics or Ph.D. in Materials Science
Preferred Qualification Computational Physics
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience Experience in VASP or similar DFT-Packages
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Physics - (COS)
Job Close Date 30-04-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary About 10,000 AED / month




7)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601891
Posting Number 3573

Job Description The successful candidate will work on the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes in the early Universe. Such supermassive black holes lurk at the centres of almost all galaxies. However, the origin and evolution of supermassive black holes remains elusive. In this project the successful candidate will work on state-of-the-art numerical simulations which track the formation and evolution of massive black holes consistently. The goal is to understand both the demographics and observational signatures of supermassive black holes in the early Universe.
Minimum Qualification PhD in Astrophysics with experience/specialization in computational astrophysics
Preferred Qualification PhD


Expected Skills/Rank/Experience Numerical methods, high performance computing, Galaxy formation, supermassive black holes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Physics - (COS)
Job Close Date 30-04-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary 120000 per annum




8)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Metagenomics
Position Number 601856
Posting Number 3524

Job Description The successful candidate will work as Post-Doc in the Abu Dhabi International Virtual Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands. This institute features a comprehensive and highly interdisciplinary R&D program and provides an international collaboration platform for researchers and stakeholders of the public and private food and agricultural sector. The virtual research institute strives to generate knowledge and technological innovation in support of food security in the UAE and other arid environments of the world. As part of one of its research themes, the institute is aiming to investigate the interaction between crops and plant growth promoting endophytes native to arid environments. This research will deploy metabarcoding and multi-omics approaches. Invited are applications from candidates with experience in cDNA analyses, NGS library preparation and bioinformatic as well as statistical analyses (using R) of the big multi-omics dataset (metabarcoding/metagenomics/metatranscriptomics).


We expect excellent oral and written communication skills in English, as well as the ability to maintain professional networks and collaborate efficiently in an international research environment. The candidate is expected to conduct fieldwork (soil and root collection) from an arid environment; process samples for biochemical and molecular lab work; bioinformatic and statistical analyses of big genomics datasets (both microbial and plant), timely manuscripts publication, and assist in supervising/ mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. This position is for one year with the possibility of extension on an annual basis.
Minimum Qualification PhD in biology, ecology, microbiology and bioinformatics with relevant background
Preferred Qualification Previous experience in cDNA analyses, NGS library preparation and bioinformatic as well as statistical analyses (using R) of the big multi-omics dataset (metabarcoding/ metagenomics/ metatranscriptomics) is highly preferred


Expected Skills/Rank/Experience The required skills for the position are the ability to conduct field research, process samples for laboratory analysis, perform metabarcoding and multi-omics approaches related to Plant-Microbial interactions and abiotic stress tolerance. Prepare manuscripts for publications in high standard fitting in high impact referred journals, assist in supervising/monitoring undergraduate and graduate students
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Agricul.&Veterinary Med.
Department Integrative Agriculture- (CAVM)
Job Close Date 30-06-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary 10000 - 12000 AED per month




9)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Molecular Biology
Position Number 601858
Posting Number 3525

Job Description The successful candidate will work as Post-Doc in the Abu Dhabi International Virtual Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands. This institute features a comprehensive and highly interdisciplinary R&D program and provides an international collaboration platform for researchers and stakeholders of the public and private food and agricultural sector. The virtual research institute strives to generate knowledge and technological innovation in support of food security in the UAE and other arid environments of the world. As part of one of its research themes, the institute is aiming to investigate the interaction between crops and plant growth promoting endophytes native to arid environments. The candidate will be involved in this research by establishing in vitro collection of cultivable endophytic microorganisms from roots of natural plant communities in the UAE. He/she will screen the isolates for their ability to confer tolerance to heat, salinity or drought in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.


In addition, microbial isolates will be screened for their ability to solubilize rockphosphate. The most promising strains will be further evaluated for their impact on performance of selected greenhouse crop species cultivated in organic growth substrates identified by other teams from the VRI project. The candidate will monitor genome-wide changes in plant gene transcription and deploy reverse genetic tests on plant mutants to unravel some physiological processes and signal transduction pathways underlying microbially induced heat or drought tolerance in plants. The position is for nine months with the option of extension on an annual basis.
Minimum Qualification PhD in Plant Science, Plant Molecular Biology, Genomics and Biosciences. Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
Preferred Qualification Highly motivated candidates with a strong academic track record, and relevant experience in plant Genomics and molecular biology and microbiology are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct laboratory work related to Genomics, Transcriptomics, Functional Genomics of candidate genes related to abiotic stress tolerance, prepare manuscripts for publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, assist in supervising/monitoring undergraduate and graduate students.


Expected Skills/Rank/Experience The required skills for the position are the ability to conduct field research, process samples for laboratory analysis, perform molecular biology experiments, and perform genomic analysis from microbiota. Prepare manuscripts for publication in high standard fitting, high impact referred journals, assist in supervising/monitoring undergraduate and graduate students. Candidate should demonstrate previous experience in the relevant research through involvement in similar research projects
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Agricul.&Veterinary Med.
Department Integrative Agriculture- (CAVM)
Job Close Date 30-06-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary 10000 - 12000 AED per month



10)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601685
Posting Number 3309

Job Description The Physics department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to work in the field of computational physics. Candidates must have good experience with density-functional theory (DFT) packages such as VASP, Quantum Espresso and/or WIEN2k. The aim is to employ DFT to study the photonics, energy-storage and gas-sensing properties of 2D systems (Monolayers). The completion of a PhD degree in Physics or Materials Science is required. The appointment will be initially made for one year with possibility of extension for another year depending upon satisfactory performance. The nominal start date is as soon as possible. The position is located at the UAEU’s main campus in Al-Ain, about one and half hour drive from Abu-Dhabi. The UAEU is the largest and the top ranked public sector University of the United Arab Emirates. The application package should include a cover letter, updated CV, a brief description of the applicant’s current research activities and two letters of references.


Minimum Qualification PhD in Physics
Preferred Qualification Computational Physics
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Physics - (COS)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary 13000



11)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601645
Posting Number 3283

Job Description The applicant is expected to mainly participate in a project in which liquorice extracts are chemically modified for the protection from seasonal COVID. However, other projects in supramolecular chemistry, biological, biomedical, medicinal, and clinical chemistry will also be part of his/her work. The candidate appointment is for one-year (6) months. The package includes a monthly allowance of AED 10,000. Medical insurance, Visa issuing, and tickets are covered.


Minimum Qualification PhD
Preferred Qualification PhD
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Chemistry - (COS)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary 10000




12)

Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601668
Posting Number 3290

Job Description The applicant is expected to mainly participate in a project in which Detection of COVID-19 Saliva Components by Cucurbit[8]uril-based Reduced Graphene Oxide Amine Functionalized Electrodes. However, other projects in supramolecular chemistry, and photochemistry will also be part of his/her work. The candidate appointment is for (6) months. The package includes a monthly allowance of AED 7,000. Medical insurance, Visa issuing, and tickets are covered.


Minimum Qualification Master
Preferred Qualification PhD
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Chemistry - (COS)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary




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Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601617
Posting Number 3239
Job Description The postdoc follow should have a good experience in research works on the field of machine learning and data science. The candidate should have published papers in that field. It will be highly valued for the position to have an experience in COVID 19 modeling, and COVID19 data analysis (epidemiologic data, intervention data, inter-sector associated data, etc.). Besides mastering data mining process, the candidate should have a good experience in search based problem solving and metaheuristics. The mission of the postdoc/research assistant is to participate intensively in research works that aim at solving pandemic modeling problems such as (1) understanding and diagnosing the dynamic of the pandemic during the past 2 years and at present. (2) Identifying the issues with the COVID 19 prediction task and leveraging machine learning to solve such issues, (3) proposing methodology to avoid Pandemic data drawbacks, etc. Metaheuristics optimization, deep learning based mining and big data experience are highly needed to bring solutions to several pandemic modeling tasks. The position effective date is 1st of March 2022 or when the position will be filled and ends on 31th of December 2024 with the possibility of extension The salary will be determined and readjusted based on candidate’s skills evaluation and achievements.


Minimum Qualification Ph.D.
Preferred Qualification Ph.D.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Division College of Information Tech. -(CIT)
Department Computer Science&Software Eng-(CIT)
Job Close Date 30-04-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary





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Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601438
Posting Number 2955

Job Description The department of Physics in UAE University is seeking for highly-qualified, self-motivated postdoc to work on the topic of flexible perovskite materials for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. The project is in collaboration with top worldwide researchers on perovskite materials in China and US. We are looking for people with previous extensive solution-processed perovskite devices experience and strong optoelectronic characterization skills. Previous experience on developing perovskite nanomaterials for solar cells, nanolasers, and photodetectors applications is mandatory. In addition, a theoretical experience using DFT simulation or Lumerical software is highly appreciated.


The candidate should demonstrate independence and creativity in preparing, executing and optimizing new microfabrication processes, as well as in preparing and performing characterization of devices. For more details, please contact Dr Adel Najar (adel.najar@uaeu.ac.ae) Qualifications • PhD degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or other related field, is required. • Experience on the synthesis and fabrication of perovskite devices (solar cell, nanolaser, or photodetectors), and programming or simulations is advantageous. • Communicate research progress within the group and report results externally through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. • Excellent communication skills in English are required. • Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines.


Minimum Qualification PhD degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or other related field, is required.
Preferred Qualification PhD degree with strong experience on the synthesis and fabrication of perovskite devices (solar cell, nanolaser, or photodetectors), and programming or simulations is advantageous.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Special Instructions to Applicant Please don't apply for this position if you don't have strong experience on perovskite materials for solar cells or optoelectronic devices
Division College of Science - (COS)
Department Physics - (COS)
Job Close Date 31-05-2023
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
Salary





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Grade Number 19
Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Number 601290
Posting Number 2740

Job Description Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral position with the research project on the application of artificial intelligence in data quality management and clinical decision Support. The project is a collaboration between The Mutaba’ah Study, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the College of Information Technology, United Arab Emirates University. The primary aim of this project is to enhance data quality management methodologies and to automate clinical decision-making along with analyses required for evidence-based precision medicine. The successful candidate will work closely with the projects’ PIs to implement the research, supervise research assistants and PhD students, and analyzing, writing and publishing the research findings.


Minimum Qualification PhD degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Preferred Qualification Experience with clinical data processing, machine learning
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience - Extensive research experience in one or more of the following research areas: clinical data mining, text mining with natural language processing, clinical image mining. Advanced knowledge in deep learning based clinical data analytics is recommended. Experience in epidemiology and biostatistics will be an advantage. - Excellent analytical thinking and excel in the world of numbers, records and raw data. - Excellent programming skills in Python/Java/R. - Problem-solving and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and take initiative - Awareness of cultural, privacy and confidentiality issues. - Good interpersonal and team working skills


Special Instructions to Applicant Required documents for considering application: Cover letter, Latest CV and research statement
Division College of Information Tech. -(CIT)
Department Information Systems &Security-(CIT)
Job Close Date open until filled
Job Category Academic - Post-Doctoral
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