Job Description

Job Responsibilities

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The successful candidate is expected to:

1. Conduct Advanced Research

Investigate

climate change impacts

on the marine ecosystem of Qatar, particularly related to temperature rise, sea-level changes, marine heatwaves, pollution, and acidification. Identify the

sources, fate, and transport pathways

of marine pollutants within Qatar's EEZ. Examine the

occurrence, distribution, and toxicity

of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and emerging contaminants across different environmental matrices. Assess how

natural and anthropogenic stressors

affect key marine habitats such as mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds.

2. Develop Monitoring and Predictive Tools

Contribute to the creation of an

operational forecasting system

for the Arabian Gulf / Qatar EEZ that integrates

AI-based prediction tools

with numerical ocean models. Investigate

summer hypoxia

, mesoscale eddies, biogeochemical interactions, and circulation patterns in the Arabian Gulf.

3. Collaborate and Contribute to ESC Activities

Work closely with interdisciplinary teams of marine scientists. Participate in

research cruises

, fieldwork campaigns, and national environmental monitoring programs. Publish research findings in

high-impact journals

and prepare competitive

research proposals

, reports, and scientific deliverables.

Impact of the Role

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This position directly contributes to Qatar University's mission to

advance environmental knowledge

,

protect marine resources

, and

support national sustainability strategies

. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating actionable scientific insights that guide policy, conservation initiatives, and marine resource management in Qatar and the wider Arabian Gulf region.



Qualifications

Qualifications

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PhD in

Physical Oceanography

or

Chemical Oceanography

. Demonstrated expertise in

coastal processes

,

marine pollution

, and

climate-change impacts

on marine ecosystems. Minimum

10 years of post-doctoral research experience

. Strong publication record in

Q1, internationally recognized journals

.

Required Documents

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover letter.
3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
4. Three referees' contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
6. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.


Benefits

Academic:

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply
1.

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2.

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