Path 2 Kawader Postdoctoral Associate Khalil Research Group

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

Job summary

An international research institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project on covalent organic frameworks (COFs) for water treatment applications. Candidates should have a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field and experience in experimental research related to porous materials. Responsibilities include material design, synthesis, characterization, and mentoring junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Research experience in porous materials preferred.
• Experimental research in porous frameworks required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experimental research experience in porous frameworks materials

Advanced characterization techniques

Water treatment applications

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Material Science/Chemistry

Tools

Powder X-ray diffraction

Electron microscopy

Gas adsorption for porosity analysis

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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