Assistant Professor- Aerospace Engineering

Khalifa University is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering. The appointment combines undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with research, scholarly activity, and academic service. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, supervise student research, publish research outcomes, and seek external research funding. Particular interest is noted in areas such as composite structures, automatic flight controls, space mechanics, dynamics and control, vehicle autonomy, and fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems. Applications involving artificial intelligence and machine learning in aerospace systems are also relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses assigned by the department and prepare clear course materials.
• Develop syllabi, lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and laboratory or project work.
• Monitor student performance and provide academic guidance or additional support when needed.
• Supervise student research, practical projects, dissertations, and thesis preparation.
• Conduct independent research and publish findings in suitable peer-reviewed outlets.
• Present research at conferences and participate in professional and academic networks.
• Identify grant opportunities and prepare proposals for external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, committees, student recruitment, outreach, and departmental service.

Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• Aerospace Engineering is strongly preferred as the undergraduate degree background.
• At least two years of relevant experience and demonstrated research potential.
• Research or teaching in the listed aerospace areas is strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate effective teaching, research planning, academic writing, student supervision, and collaboration. The department is particularly interested in expertise aligned with advanced aerospace systems, autonomy, controls, materials, and emerging AI/ML applications.

Employment Details

This is a full-time faculty appointment based in Abu Dhabi. The role includes teaching, research, scholarly activity, and service to the university and the wider professional community.