Post-Doctoral Associate/Associate Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - Dr. Je Ir Ryu
New York University • Abu Dhabi, United States • Posted June 06, 2026
About the Role
The Energy and Propulsion Laboratory (https://wp.nyu.edu/jryu) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate or Associate Research Scientist to work on aerospace propulsion.
The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the emerging technologies for propulsion systems. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, fundamental studies of reactive flow, chemical kinetics, combustion, and detonation, for a wide range of propulsion applications, including rocket/hypersonic propulsion systems, gas turbine engines for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and sustainable aviation fuels for urban air mobility (UAM). The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Position Requirements
+ PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
+ Excellent reacting flow multi-ph...
The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the emerging technologies for propulsion systems. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, fundamental studies of reactive flow, chemical kinetics, combustion, and detonation, for a wide range of propulsion applications, including rocket/hypersonic propulsion systems, gas turbine engines for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and sustainable aviation fuels for urban air mobility (UAM). The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Position Requirements
+ PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
+ Excellent reacting flow multi-ph...