Path 2 Kawader: Post-Doctoral Associate – Structural Materials 3D Printing and Modeling [Professor Mohamed Moustafa research group]

Role details

The Future-Generation of Resilient and Infrastructure Design Technology Hub (Future-GRID TecH), led by Professor Mohamed Moustafa in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate to work in the area of structural materials 3D printing and modeling. The project focuses on new and emerging structural materials development, 3D printing, and modeling to rethink and design our future structures and resilient infrastructure systems.

Research project The successful applicant is expected to work and lead multiple research projects aimed at advancing the development and design of new structural systems using emerging materials, namely structural steel and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), and additive construction/manufacturing. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art equipment such as industry-scale 3D concrete and metal printers to fabricate and test structural components. A major focus will also be on the computational modeling and finite element simulation of UHPC and 3D printed structural components.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and undergraduate students, conduct high-quality “innovative and independent” experimental, analytical, and computational research, publish research work and results in scientific peer-reviewed journals and conferences, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in writing research grant proposals under the supervision of the faculty during the duration of his/her tenure. This position is supervised by Dr. Mohamed Moustafa Required Qualifications Successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Material Engineering.

Other related field such as Nuclear Engineering and Material Science are also welcomed. Applicants are required to demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills along with a strong research profile and extensive experience in structural engineering, steel and concrete structures design, and finite element modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

A formal training in a secondary area (beyond the main PhD focus) such as additive manufacturing and 3D printing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, is a plus. Expertise in computational mechanics and finite element simulation and modeling. Expertise in programming and coding (preferably using Python and C++) and GUI development. Expertise in laboratory and multi-scale experimental testing (at material, component, and structural level).