Postdoctoral Fellow Position Available at Khalifa University: Topology Optimization

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics), and an established track record evident by

publication in top-quality journals. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is a must:

topology optimization, mechanics of cellular materials, finite element analysis,

theoretical/computational multiscale mechanics of solid, and continuum mechanics. A proven publication record in optimization or similar areas is required. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Application submittal information:

Only applications providing all application requirements will be further considered. These

requirements should be numbered and attached to the application following this order:

· applicant name and contact information,

· a curriculum vitae including list of publications, awards, with potential start date,

· Short statement of previous work and a description of your vision and your research plan

on that field (no more than one A4 page – but should be very high quality). It should

clearly highlight a vision of the candidate in the field, a prior understanding of the related

literature and the definition of key steps towards innovative results in the field. This

document will be a key element for the decision process towards recruitment.

· Slides from a recent presentation in a conference or seminar

· Pdf of two most publication considered by the candidate as being representative of his

research work

· e‐mail and contact information for at least two references.

Materials must be submitted electronically to Dr. Kamran A Khan (kamran.khan@ku.ac.ae)

specifying in the e-mail subject “Postdoctoral-Topology Optimization”. Review of applications

will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start

at the earliest possible date. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under

consideration will be contacted for a follow‐up interview.