Post-Doctoral Associate/Associate Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - Dr. Je Ir Ryu

New York University
📍 Abu Dhabi, United States, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 26, 2026

Job Description

The Energy and Propulsion Laboratory (https://wp.nyu.edu/jryu) in the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Postdoctoral Associate or Associate Research Scientist to work on aerospace propulsion.

The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the emerging technologies for propulsion systems. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, fundamental studies of reactive flow, chemical kinetics, combustion, and detonation, for a wide range of propulsion applications, including rocket/hypersonic propulsion systems, gas turbine engines for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and sustainable aviation fuels for urban air mobility (UAM). The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

Position Requirements


+ PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

+ Excellent reacting flow multi-ph...

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Job Details

  • Location Abu Dhabi, United States
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 05, 2026