Research Assistant in Aerospace Engineering

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-275

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department at UAEU has an international visibility. It has been ranked at 350 worldwide according to the 2018 QS Ranking.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the area of aerospace engineering. The RA will work on a 4 years' project that focuses on modelling, simulating and analyzing the aeroelastic behavior of span morphing wings. The work involves building span morphing wings and conducting wind-tunnel testing. The RA should have a strong background in aerodynamics, aerospace structures and flight mechanics.

The candidate should be familiar with conducting modelling and with setting up experiments. He/She must have excellent experience in using ANSYS, NASTRAN, CATIA, Autocad and MATLAB. The project is a collaboration between UAEU and the University of Bristol, UK. The Research Assistant will be awarded a full scholarship to complete his/her PhD studies at UAEU.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
At least the following qualifications are required:
- Has a master's in Aerospace Engineering from a reputable university
- Has good technical skills and good understanding of underlying theories.
- Has excellent communication skills and can communicate (reading, speaking and writing) fluently in English
- Has a strong background in prototyping and manufacturing
- Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualification
- Has a Master's in Aerospace Engineering
- Has a strong background in aerodynamics, aircraft structures and flight mechanics
- Has a passion for novel aircraft technologies
- Has good background in setting up wind-tunnel experiments
- Has good experience with designing, building and testing of small scale wings.
- Has extensively used the following software: ANSYS, MATLAB, NASTRAN, and CATIA/AUTOCAD
- Has coauthored journal and/or conference papers.
- Be adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands
- Commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.

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Research Assistant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,000

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