Post Doctoral Fellow Khalifa University UAE

Khalifa University (KU) is in search of a highly motivated Post Doctoral Fellow to lead research on nanoparticle (NP) carriers. These carriers aim to precisely deliver anti cancer drugs to tumor sites, mitigating the indiscriminate impact of conventional chemotherapy on both cancerous and normal cells. The candidate will employ a multi scale modeling approach to accurately predict the transport of nanoparticles in human blood, as well as simulate their attachment to cancer cells and subsequent drug release. Expertise in Molecular Dynamics, Dissipative Particle Dynamics, Lattice Boltzmann with immersed boundary method, or discrete element method is required, and familiarity with Lagrangian Eulerian methods, including PIC, is considered and advantage. Preferably, candidates should have prior experience with the LAMMPS opensource package or similar simulation tools, and proficiency in FORTRAN and C languages to modify existing codes at Khalifa University.

Responsibilities of Post Doctoral Fellow

•  Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
• Conduct independent research under the guidance of your supervisor, contributing to ongoing research projects within your department or group.
• Design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Write research papers, reports, and proposals for publication in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and departmental seminars.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in your field through literature review and participation in scientific meetings.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the job role of Post Doctoral Fellow are as under:

• PhD from a reputable university in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience in similar role.
•  Experience writing scientific or review papers.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Simulation experience.
• Ability to develop/modify codes in MATLAB, FORTRAN and C.
• Must have at least a previous experience and publications in simulation.
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The proven ability to work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers.
• Highly developed reasoning and problem solving skills.
•  High impact first author publications in top journals in the relevant field.

Research Scientist Khalifa University UAE