Post Doctoral Fellow

10 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline

8 Jun 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Description

1. General Details

Job Code: Job Code 8800217  / Reference no ?
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow : Research Project Fund : (8474000385 / FSU-2022-013)
Reporting Line: Prof. Roberto Sabatini
Department: Aerospace Engineering

2. Job Purpose

• To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
• Since the Postdoctoral experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral is expected to progressively acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

3. Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research in the design and development of safety-critical avionics and ATM/STM systems, consistently with the expectations of the grant.
• Participate in the various activities of the research group under the guidance of the advisor and conduct a program of personal research in the field of Air/Space Traffic Management (ATM/STM) systems, yielding measurable outcomes including journal and conference publications and attracting industry/government funding.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of research facilities and capabilities in the area of ATM and STM systems.
• Support the research performance and reputation of the department through appropriate interaction with industry and other research organizations.

Operational Responsibilities

• Successfully undertake and complete research tasks to the required qualitative standards within the agreed timeframes and resources as specified by the project plan.
• Publish research outcomes and communicate with other team members, clients and the broader research community.
• Undertake a range of administrative functions associated with the research project s/he is undertaking.
• Undertake teaching and supervisory duties in line with the expectations of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide mentorship and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students and other researchers within the field of expertise. 

Qualifications  

4. Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics and CNS/ATM Systems, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, or in a closely related subject.

Required Experience

• High level of proficiency in MATLAB and, possibly, STK. Competence with Python, C++ and/or other object-oriented programming language is desirable.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected] ).

Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/339194/post-doctoral-fello…

Contact

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

STATUS: EXPIRED