Postdoc: Urban Water Quality & Stormwater Solutions

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University invites a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team addressing applied urban water quality and stormwater management. The role includes field sampling, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and publishing outcomes, with collaboration across disciplines to advance sustainable stormwater solutions in real-world settings.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering or closely related field, with hands-on experience in field work

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 a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling and water quality monitoring in urban environments.
• Perform laboratory analysis and interpretation of data.
• Assess pollutants including TSS, nutrients, metals, and TOC; report findings.
• Publish research outcomes and contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative stormwater solutions.

Skills

Water quality

Stormwater

Field sampling

Laboratory data interpretation

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

United Arab Emirates University invites a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team addressing applied urban water quality and stormwater management. The role includes field sampling, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and publishing outcomes, with collaboration across disciplines to advance sustainable stormwater solutions in real-world settings.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering or closely related field, with hands-on experience in field work