Post-Doctoral Fellow (Water Quality)

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team at United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine to address urban water quality and stormwater management challenges in real-world settings.

Responsibilities include field sampling, laboratory data interpretation, pollutant assessment (TSS, nutrients, metals, TOC) and reporting, with opportunities to publish and contribute to innovative stormwater solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and water quality monitoring in urban environments.
• Perform laboratory analysis and interpretation of data for pollutant assessment.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to publications.
• Support development of innovative and sustainable stormwater solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Water quality expertise

Stormwater/urban drainage

Field sampling

Laboratory data interpretation

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

Water quality modeling tools

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