Assistant Professor position in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Job Details:
Employer: United Arab Emirates University
The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates University is situated in the city of Al-Ain. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only an hour’s drive from Al-Ain.
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The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time faculty position. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. We seek an exceptional scholar to build a reputable independent research program in the MAE department. Areas of interest include but are not limited to, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics & Intelligent Systems (RIS), Advanced Manufacturing & Materials (AMM), Energy & Sustainability (ENS), and other emerging areas. In AI, we are seeking an established person or a person with strong potential to advance fundamental and applied research in any areas of interest to MAE. In RIS, we are particularly interested in AI-Enabled Robotics and Human-Machine Collaborations, Swarm Robotics and Autonomous Navigation, and Smart Sensors, Control, and Mechatronics. In AMM, we are particularly interested in AI-Driven Digital Twin Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) and Sustainable Smart Factories. In ANS, we are seeking candidate in Clean Energy Systems (Hydrogen, AI-Optimized Solar, Waste-to-Energy), AI-Driven Innovative Sustainable Cooling, Novel Transport phenomena for Energy Applications. Exceptional candidates from others areas will also be considered.
Location:
United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Salary and Benefits:
- Not Disclosed
Application Deadline:
Open until filled
Job Type:
Academic
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university at the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Research track-record commensurate with the rank applied for. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses is a must..
Fields:
United Arab Emirates University
Position number: 306810
Post number: 4581
Documents Required:
The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, statements of current and future research, and teaching philosophies. English is the language of instruction and communication. The start date for this position is August 2025.
1. Cover Letter – Summarizing key scholarly achievements, highlighting future research aspirations and teaching vision
2. Curriculum Vitae – Including publication list
3. Research Statement (upto 3 pages) – Articulate clearly the novelty of your existing work, your contributions to advancement of fundamental knowledge, how are you different from researchers in your area of research. What is your vision for your research; how to reach there and to keep at that level.
4. Teaching Statement (upto 2 pages) – detailing your philosophy, past experience, and teaching plans.
