Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Engineering - Dr. Muhammad Umar Niazi
Job Description
The Division Of Engineering At New York University Abu Dhabi Seeks To Recruit a Motivated Post-doctoral Associate With a Strong Background In Control Systems And Machine Learning To Join The Research Team Of Prof. M. Umar B. Niazi. The Position Focuses On The Development Of Digital Twins Using Physics-informed Learning Approaches, With Specific Applications To Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).In Particular, The Successful Candidate Will Conduct Cutting-edge Research In
- Developing physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) for complex dynamical systems modeling and observer design
- Creating and validating digital twin architectures that incorporate physical laws and constraints
- Applying digital twin technology to ITS applications such as traffic management, vehicle routing, and infrastructure monitoring, as well as connected autonomous vehicles
- Integrating multi-modal sensor data with physics-based models
- Developing robust and adaptive methods for real-time parameter and state estimation
- Implementing machine learning approaches that preserve physical constraints while handling ITS-specific challenges
Required Qualifications
The requirements for the applicants include:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related fields
- Strong background in control systems, machine learning, and scientific computing
- Programming proficiency and experience with simulation tools
- Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Duration
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and research output.
How To Apply
Please submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Detailed CV
- Transcripts of Master's and PhD degrees
- Research statement (max 2 pages)
- Three representative publications
- Contact information for three academic references
Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. The tentative start date of the position is September 1, 2025.
What We Offer- Competitive salary package
- Comprehensive benefits include:
- Generous housing allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Travel allowance for conferences and research activities
- Educational subsidies for children
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Relocation assistance packageAccess to state-of-the-art computing resources and research equipment
- Opportunities for professional development and networking
- Collaborative and innovative research environment
If you have any questions, please email Prof. Muhammad Umar B. Niazi at [Confidential Information].
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 NYU's 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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