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 new photoactive organometallic complexes for photocatalytic organic conversions.

The project will specifically focus on synthesis of organometallic complexes and their structure-photophysical and photochemical properties in the first stage. The optimal complexes will be next investigated in photocatalytic organic conversions to develop new synthetic methodologies.

As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the KU Center of Advanced Materials Chemistry Center (AMCC), 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 development of new photoactive organometallic complexes for photocatalytic organic conversions.
• Synthesis and characterization of organometallic complexes
• Working knowledge with Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD)
• Working knowledge in UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy
• Familiar with the electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrolysis and ionic conductivity
• Contribute to writing grants, drafting patents and attending conferences
• Train new lab personnel on lab methods, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures
• 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 chemistry, material science or related discipline.
• Experience writing scientific or review papers;
• 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

• PhD gained from a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
• 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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