Post Doctoral Fellow, Environmental Engineering

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Post-doctoral Fellow to work on a joint project between Khalifa University and King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals. The project aims at developing new mixed matrix membranes for oil-water separation.

Strategic responsibilities include: * To fabricate advanced membranes for oily wastewater treatment.
  • To provide comprehensive characterization using advanced analytical tools.
  • To supervise MSc and PhD students
  • To write proposals
  • To publish in Q1 journals
As part of the project, the researcher will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.

Qualifications

Position Requirements
  • PhD degree in Engineering or Science
  • Experience in membrane fabrication
  • Knowledge in water purification and wastewater treatment technologies
  • 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
Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria
  • PhD from a reputable university in Chemical, Water, or Environmental 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 1 or 2 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
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
Job Level: Day Job

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1578328
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned