Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering (Electrical Engineering – Applied Interactive Multimedia) - Dr. Mohamad Eid

The Applied Interactive Multimedia laboratory in the Division of Engineering New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a motivated research or postdoctoral associate to lead the design development and validation of material control systems and algorithms for next-generation soft haptic actuators and experiences. Note that the research involves significant interactions with collaborators in material science. The developed technologies will be utilized to develop digital twin and soft robot-assisted simulations in the areas of brain machine interaction wearable haptics and rehabilitation.

The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in:

• PhD degree in Electrical Mechanical or Material Engineering (or related field) OR 3-5 years of industry experience (Research and Development).
• Significant experience in haptic technologies.
• Hands-on Lab Building and Rapid Prototyping of Novel Proof of Concepts (Extensive on-site lab work).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

For consideration applicants need to submit a cover letter curriculum vitae with full publication list statement of research interests one letter of reference and a transcript all in PDF format. If you have any questions please email Prof. Mohamad Eid at

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions please email:

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply