Post-Doctoral Fellow Water Quality

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team focused on applied urban water quality and stormwater management in real-world settings.

The role covers field sampling, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, pollutant assessment and reporting, with collaboration across disciplines to develop innovative sustainable stormwater solutions for urban environments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field
• Strong background in water quality, stormwater runoff, or urban drainage systems
• Hands-on experience with field sampling, water quality monitoring, and laboratory data interpretation
• Experience analyzing pollutants such as TSS, nutrients, metals, and TOC
• Excellent technical writing skills (reports, publications, presentations)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and water quality monitoring
• Laboratory analysis and interpretation of data
• Pollutant assessment (TSS, nutrients, metals, TOC)
• Technical reporting and publishing research outcomes
• Collaborate across disciplines and support development of stormwater solutions

Skills

Field sampling

Water quality monitoring

Laboratory data interpretation

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on applied urban water quality and stormwater management challenges in a real-world implementation setting. The role involves conducting field sampling and water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis and interpretation of data, pollutant assessment (TSS, nutrients, metals, TOC), technical reporting, and publishing research outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to applied research projects, collaborate across disciplines, and support the development of innovative and sustainable stormwater solutions in urban environments.

Minimum Qualification

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
• Strong background in water quality, stormwater runoff, or urban drainage systems
• Hands-on experience with field sampling, water quality monitoring, and laboratory data interpretation
• Experience analyzing pollutants such as TSS, nutrients, metals, and TOC
• Excellent technical writing skills (reports, publications, presentations)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, or SUDS/WSUD
• Familiarity with water quality or pollutant modeling tools
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals