Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering (Energy/Power)

About the role

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the Abu Dhabi government-owned research university, is inviting applications for an Associate Professor position in Electrical Engineering within its College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The department is looking for a specialist in the Energy/Power area, with a focus on one or more of: renewable and sustainable energy, applications of AI in energy, energy economics, energy policy, or the energy transition. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students drawn from electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering backgrounds, build an internationally visible research programme, attract external research funding, and contribute to departmental and university service. The university offers competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits and access to research funding for work of relevance to industry. No UAE citizenship requirement is stated in the announcement; the post is open to international applicants holding the required doctorate. The position remains open until filled. Applications are submitted online through the vacancy listing, and queries can be sent to the university's recruitment team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae). Interested candidates should apply through the application link; the role stays open until filled.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution Specialisation in Energy/Power (e.g. renewable energy, AI in energy, energy economics/policy, energy transition) Established research reputation or outstanding research potential, with peer-reviewed publications Ability to attract external research funding Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

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