Research Associate: Bio-based Resin & Lignin Materials

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Associate for the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The role involves working on bio-based materials, focusing on lignin extraction, characterization, and modification to biobased resin. Candidates should have strong material science skills and relevant research experience. You will present findings at conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed journals. This position is supported by a research grant for four months and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in Material science.
• Research experience in Extraction and synthesis of lignin and Bioresin.
• Ability to fabricate and characterize composites and nanocomposites.

Responsibilities

• Extraction of lignin using natural deep eutectic solvents from biomass.
• Characterisation of extracted lignin from biomass.
• Modification of lignin to biobased resin.
• Testing extracted and modified lignin using advanced characterization techniques.

Skills

Material science

Research experience in Extraction and synthesis of lignin

Technical writing skills

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Associate for the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The role involves working on bio-based materials, focusing on lignin extraction, characterization, and modification to biobased resin. Candidates should have strong material science skills and relevant research experience. You will present findings at conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed journals. This position is supported by a research grant for four months and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment.