Description

The Advanced Materials and Building Efficiency Research Laboratory (AMBER Lab) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a post-doctoral associate to work on various research projects on developing resilient and sustainable construction materials.

The successful candidate will work on advancing the development and characterization of reactive magnesium oxide cements (RMC) and Engineered Magnesia Composites (EMC) as part of a broader effort to create sustainable and high-performance construction materials. Building on recent insights into the hydration and carbonation reaction pathways of RMC, the Postdoctoral Associate will lead efforts to enhance the performance of EMCs, focusing on the optimization of phase formation, mechanical properties, and durability. The candidate will also be responsible for the development and testing of high-performance concrete systems, such as Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), using RMC as a complete replacement for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) without supplementary binders. The successful applicant will contribute to a multidisciplinary research environment, collaborating with PhD-level scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students. The candidate will utilize state-of-the-art characterization techniques, including in-situ Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) with specialized gas cells, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The role will involve analyzing reaction pathways, improving material formulations, and testing composite performance to advance the development of sustainable construction materials.

Applicants must have:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from a reputable university.
• Expertise in the development, characterization, and performance assessment of RMC and EMC.
• Experience with advanced experimental techniques, including in-situ TEM with gas cells, TGA, XRD, SEM, calorimetry, and corrosion tests.
• Proficiency in the design, fabrication, and performance testing of cementitious composites, particularly ECC.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

The responsibilities are:

• Performing assigned research projects.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants.
• Leading the authorship of journal publications and project reports.
• Drafting future research proposals.

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. To be considered, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript and contact information of at least two references, all in PDF format.

If you have any questions, please email kemal.celik@nyu.edu.

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.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.