Associate Professor- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (Energy)

Job Purpose:

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology seeks an accomplished scholar to build a vibrant, internationally competitive research program in renewable and sustainable energy and energy conversion. The successful candidate will advance the University's strategic research priorities and support the UAE's sustainable development and net-zero ambitions through impactful research, teaching, and service.

About the Role:

This is a full-time faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Mechanical Engineering, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Candidates with cross-disciplinary expertise in dynamics and control as applied to energy systems are especially encouraged to apply.

Khalifa University's Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering is one of the University's largest and most research-active departments. The University offers state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, competitive start-up support, centralized research cores, internal funding opportunities, and a collaborative environment with industry and government partners. The position also offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and educational subsidies for dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and sustain an independent, internationally competitive research program that produces high-impact publications and patents.
• Attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the Department's research themes and Khalifa University's research priorities.
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and develop courses in emerging areas of sustainable and renewable energy.
• Contribute to professional and institutional service, including curriculum development, accreditation, and outreach.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited, reputable university.
• Strong record of high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Demonstrated potential to secure competitive research funding for Assistant Professor candidates, or a proven funding track record for Associate Professor candidates.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred expertise

• Deep expertise in renewable and sustainable energy or energy conversion, including areas such as solar, wind, or hybrid energy systems; fuel cells, batteries, or thermal management; and sustainable power generation and storage.
• Research integrating dynamics, control, or optimization into energy systems, such as renewable grids or microgrids, energy-conversion device dynamics, or AI-enabled control for sustainable infrastructure.

Application materials

• Detailed curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications and funded projects.
• Research statement (2–3 pages) outlining future research plans, a teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and course development interests, and contact information for at least two professional references.