Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering (Civil Engineering) - Dr. Mostafa Mobasher

New York University • abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seek a Post‑doctoral Associate to develop a machine‑learning powered digital twin system for the structural performance of civil engineering structures. This collaborative project, led by Professors Tarek Abdoun and Mostafa Mobasher, involves structural and geotechnical modeling, machine‑learning model development, structural sensing and health monitoring, conducting physical experiments, and validating computational models.

Responsibilities

  • Structural and geotechnical modeling
  • Machine‑learning model development
  • Structural sensing and health monitoring
  • Conducting physical experiments
  • Validation of computational models

Required Qualifications

A successful applicant must have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or...