1. General Details

Job Code

8800375

Job Title

Research Scientist (Research Projects)

(Fund: 8434000443 RIC-2D)

Reporting Line

Reports To Dr Yarjan Abdul Samad

Department

AERO

2. Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to produce, process and functionalize 2D materials (graphene and related materials) via liquid phase exfoliation techniques suitable for selective sensing of molecules and smart desalination processes.

3. Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

NA

Operational Responsibilities

The post and role holder of research scientist will be responsible for capability building and employing novel and innovative techniques to produce 2D materials via liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) techniques suitable for selective sensing of desired molecules and as well as smart water desalination. The application of 2D materials for selective sensing and desalination and water purification specially via membrane distillation requires production, processing, and functionalization of 2D materials with tunable properties suited to the techniques. The person responsible will work closely with experts in desalination to produce the right 2D materials and will process and functionalize them accordingly. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assessing and optimizing 2D materials production techniques via LPE techniques suitable for sensing and smart and innovative water desalination.
• Laboratory facility and capability building for production, processing, and functionalization of 2D materials
• Development, testing, and evaluation of selective 2D materials-based sensors.
• Printing, coating, and deposition of 2D materials inks and suspensions on various substrates and their characterization and testing.
• Implementation of 2D materials for smart water desalination, anti-fouling coatings in close collaboration with other relevant experts.
• Supervising younger researchers and graduate students.
• Reporting and dissemination of results in meetings, conferences, and prestigious journals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

Qualifications

4. Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline with a proven track record in 2D materials production, functionalization and processing.

Required Experience

• Strong scientific background and practical experience in 2D materials production, processing, and functionalization.
• Experience in the application of 2D materials for sensing.
• The candidate will also have the ability continually update knowledge in the specialist area and engage in continuous professional development; have experience of managing own workload.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
• Excellent skills in scientific writing/publishing, presentation, and communication in English.

Khalifa University