About Khalifa University

Khalifa University is ranked 181st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.

Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.

Khalifa University\'s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE\'s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University\'s research priorities are addressed in two categories \xe2\x80\x9cverticals\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9chorizontals\xe2\x80\x9d which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.

KU\'s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow to work on a funded project to investigate the

development of development of a novel, low-cost, integrated array of electrochemical biosensing device, probes, and instrumentation systems for the detection of emerging organic contaminants that are of relevance to public health

The project will focus on the selection and identification of DNA aptamers against various targets. Then research will involve studying, design, fabricating, testing, and optimizing new sensing array platform structures; new designs and instrumentation architectures; integration of various nanomaterials, calibration and procedures for construction of single and multi-analyte biosensing systems.

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the AMCC center, the analytical chemistry and biochemistry core lab, the material testing lab, Raman and AFM labs, Electron microscopy facility. and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Position Requirements

• Conduct research on the development of electrochemical biosensors
• Design and fabrication of biosensors using nanomaterials
• Good knowledge in electrochemical techniques such as cyclic, square wave, differential pulse voltammetry.
• Knowledge in electrode modifications and bioreceptor immobilization
• Conduct research on the development of DNA aptamer modified electrodes.
• Contribute to writing grants, drafting patents and attending conferences
• Working knowledge on surface characterization techniques such as SEM, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and XPS.
• Train new lab personnel on lab methods, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures
• Drafting project specific SOPs and risk-assessments for laboratory equipment and chemicals
• Performing analyses in collaboration with senior scientists locally and internationally
• Adhere to the University\'s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• PhD from a reputable university in Analytical Chemistry, Biosensors and Biotechnology, Materials Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience writing scientific or review papers;
• 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

Desired Criteria

• Relevant experience as a Post-doctoral researcher in academia or in industry.
• High impact first-author publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field.

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ( ).

Primary Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time

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