KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on work under the guidance of Prof. Chrysikopoulos in improving the mathematical description of existing nanoparticle transport models, develop efficient numerical methods of solution, and validate the new mathematical model with experimental data. S/he will will program in Fortran and Java. S/he will work in collaboration with the experimental staff associated with the project in order to design validation experiments. As part of the project, the researcher will have an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
Expertise in mathematical modeling of contaminant transport in subsurface formations
Expertise in numerical simulation of contaminant transport in subsurface formations
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Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria
PhD from a reputable university in Civil Engineering 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
PhD gained from a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
At least 3 years of 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
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Primary Location: Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE Job: Post Doctoral Fellow Schedule: Regular Shift: Standard Job Type: Full-time
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