Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Advanced Air Mobility & Aviation

About the role

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position at Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates at all ranks will be considered according to their academic achievements. The department wants to build an independent research program in Advanced Air Mobility and Aviation, covering UAV integration, urban air mobility, electric aircraft, autonomous flight systems, airworthiness and aviation management.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead a sustainable, innovative, independent research program and publish in top-ranked, refereed journals.
• Build a national and international reputation for the research group.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop new courses and mentor students.
• Use access to advanced laboratory facilities, internal research funding and collaboration with Centers of Excellence.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field from an internationally recognized university by the time of appointment or shortly after.
• A research record matching the rank applied for.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses is essential.
• Preferred: B.Sc./B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering, industrial and professional experience, and expertise in the listed areas.

Applications include a cover letter, detailed resume, statements of current and future research and teaching philosophy. English is the language of instruction and communication. The start date is August 2024 and screening continues until the position is filled.