Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering

Description

The Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU), Abu Dhabi, UAE is a prominent academic unit within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences with a long tradition of excellence in academic teaching and research. EE encompasses cutting-edge fields such as energy, power, control, electronics and electromagnetics. EE offers a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and PhD in Engineering.

The Department of Electrical Engineering invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate Professor rank in the area of “Energy/Power” with a focus on one or more of the following specializations: renewable and sustainable energy, applications of AI in energy, energy economics, energy policy or energy transition. Candidates with a strong research and teaching background in the above-mentioned areas will be considered. This position involves interdisciplinary teaching and research, catering to students from electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering backgrounds.

Qualifications

A Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with education from and/or previous service in distinguished  institutions of higher education. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Candidates should have an established research reputation or outstanding research potential, the ability to attract external research funding, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, and access to funding to undertake research of relevance to the industry.

The candidate’s CV should include the following information, among others: Field of Specialization, Citation Data from Scopus and Google Scholar with links, Academic Qualifications, Academic Honors and Awards, Membership of Professional Bodies, Summary of Courses Taught, Students Supervised, Complete List of Publications, Research Grants Obtained, Membership of Conference Committees and Membership of Journal Editorial Boards.

Applications received by 1st April , 2025 will receive preference, but the position will remain open until filled.