Postdoctoral Researcher (Membrane Technology/Water desalination)

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

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in membrane technologies for desalination. The project focuses on lignin-based functional membranes for water treatment and desalination.

Ideal candidate has a PhD in Chemical Engineering, hands-on membrane fabrication/characterization experience, and strong English communication. Preference for UAE residents, with strong publication record and project management skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in polymeric membrane fabrication and characterization.
• Knowledge of advanced functional materials for water treatment or desalination.
• Hands-on lab research and analytical characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated research productivity through publications and patents.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong scientific writing and project management skills.

Skills

Membrane fabrication

Membrane characterization

Functional materials

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of membrane technologies for water desalination. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on the development of lignin-based functional membranes for desalination and water treatment applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (recent graduate) or a closely related field.
• Experience in polymeric membrane fabrication and characterization.
• Knowledge of advanced functional materials for water treatment or desalination applications.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory research and analytical characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated research productivity through publications and patents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong scientific writing and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates currently residing in the United Arab Emirates will be given preference.