Path 2 Kawader Postdoctoral Associate Khalil Research Group

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work on developing covalent organic frameworks for water treatment applications. The role involves designing and characterizing materials, preparing academic manuscripts, and mentoring junior researchers. Suitable candidates should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field, and have experimental research experience with porous materials and advanced characterization techniques. This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in impactful research on innovative technologies for environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field.
• Experience in porous materials and frameworks.
• Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead project on covalent organic frameworks for water treatment.
• Design, synthesize, and characterize advanced materials.
• Prepare manuscripts, review articles, and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Experimental research experience

Synthesis and characterization of porous materials

Understanding of characterization techniques

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Chemistry or related field

Tools

Powder X-ray diffraction

Electron microscopy

Porosity analysis techniques

Job description

The Khalil Research Group at NYU Abu Dhabi employs a crossdisciplinary approach that integrates chemistry reaction engineering and manufacturing principles to develop advanced materials for environmental remediation. Our research focuses on controlling material structures from the nanoscale to the microscale enabling the creation of innovative technologies that leverage these complex architectures for sustainable water treatment solutions.

The Postdoctoral Associate will lead a project focused on developing covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for water treatment applications. The role involves the design synthesis and characterization of materials using advanced techniques such as powder Xray diffraction electron diffraction spectroscopy electron microscopy and porosity analysis. The postdoc will also evaluate the performance of these materials in water applications.

Additional responsibilities include preparing manuscripts reviewing articles drafting grant proposals and mentoring junior researchers. The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to work on individualized projects under the guidance of Dr. Safiya Khalil ensuring a wellrounded research experience throughout the tenure.

Required Education Certifications Licensing or Training

• PhD in Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Chemistry or a related field.

Preferred Education Certifications Licensing or Training

• Research experience related to porous materials.

Required Work and Related Experience

• Experimental research experience in the area of porous frameworks materials including synthesis and characterization of porous MOF/COFs.

Preferred Work and Related Experience

• Thorough working experience and understanding of various characterization techniques such as PXRD electron diffraction gas adsorption for porosity analysis supercritical CO2activation.
• Experience in application of COFs for water treatmemt.

Required Experience:

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