Postdoctoral Researcher – Smart and Intelligent Sensors Laboratory, Khalifa University, UAE

Summary

The Smart and Intelligent Sensors Laboratory at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, invites applications from highly motivated researchers for multiple research positions, including Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Visitor, Research Assistant, and Research Associate. Successful candidates will contribute to an interdisciplinary project focused on developing a next-generation intelligent smart insole platform for wearable healthcare applications. The project integrates flexible sensing technologies, energy harvesting, IoT, and artificial intelligence to enable real-time, self-powered health monitoring.

Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Visitor / Research Assistant / Research Associate Positions – Smart and Intelligent Sensors Laboratory, Khalifa University

Summary Table

Designation

• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Research Visitor
• Research Assistant
• Research Associate

Research Area

The selected candidates will work on the design, fabrication, integration, and characterization of advanced wearable sensing technologies, including:

• Flexible pressure sensors
• Flexible humidity sensors
• Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs)
• Piezoelectric energy harvesters
• Self-powered sensing systems
• Flexible electrodes and conductive materials
• Wearable electronics
• IoT-enabled smart sensing platforms
• AI-assisted data processing and gait analysis
• Intelligent healthcare monitoring systems

Location

Smart and Intelligent Sensors Laboratory
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Eligibility / Qualification

Applicants should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Flexible electronics
• Printed electronics
• Sensor fabrication and characterization
• Pressure and humidity sensors
• Triboelectric and piezoelectric devices
• Nanomaterials and 2D materials
• Wearable sensors
• Energy harvesting
• Signal processing
• Embedded systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)

Preferred Academic Background

Candidates with degrees in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Physics
• Related engineering or science disciplines

Job Description

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an innovative multifunctional smart insole platform capable of self-powered operation and real-time health monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and fabricate flexible sensing devices.
• Develop self-powered sensing technologies using triboelectric and piezoelectric mechanisms.
• Integrate sensors into wearable smart insole systems.
• Characterize sensor performance and improve device reliability.
• Develop IoT-based data acquisition and monitoring systems.
• Apply AI techniques for data processing and gait analysis.
• Publish research findings in high-impact international journals.
• Assist in preparing competitive research proposals.
• Participate in technology development from laboratory validation to higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge wearable healthcare technologies.
• Access to state-of-the-art research laboratories and facilities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary research environment.
• Opportunities to publish in leading international journals.
• Exposure to advanced technology development and commercialization pathways.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Brief statement of research interests
• List of publications (if applicable)

Send applications to:

Dr. Nouha Alcheikh
Smart and Intelligent Sensors Laboratory
Khalifa University
Email: nouha.alcheikh@ku.ac.ae

Last Date for Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until the positions are filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.