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Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering (Civil & Urban Engineering) seeks to recruit a Post-doctoral Associate to work on a broader field of geotechnical engineering. 


Required Qualifications:


A successful applicant must have a PhD, and is still within their first 5 years since receiving their PhD, in Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on one or more of the following: 

  • Centrifuge experimental testing (design, execution, and data interpretation)

  • Numerical modeling and simulation to complement physical experiments

  • Preferred) Proficiency in CAD and modeling tools such as SolidWorks for experimental design and apparatus development 

    • Additional background in areas such as artificial intelligence applications in geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, geohazards risk assessment...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Posted: June 13, 2026
    Deadline: July 23, 2026