Postdoctoral Researcher — SAF Pathways & Modelling

Polytechnicpositions; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Qatar is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop sustainable aviation fuel pathways for Qatar Airways. This role involves assessing local feedstocks, running techno-economic models, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related field and experience in fuel assessment and lifecycle analysis. Excellent English skills are mandatory, while Arabic proficiency is a plus. The position offers opportunities for impactful research in alignment with Qatar's National Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Proven research excellence in sustainable fuels.
• Experience in techno-economic modelling and lifecycle assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of suitable feedstocks for SAF production.
• Develop techno-economic and lifecycle assessment models.
• Design laboratory testing and fuel characterization activities.
• Evaluate technical integration requirements for SAF.
• Support stakeholder engagement and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to policy analysis for SAF adoption.

Skills

Techno-economic modelling

Lifecycle assessment (LCA)

Laboratory experience (biofuel characterization)

Computational skills (Python/Matlab/R)

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

GC-FID/ECD

ICP-MS

Process simulation tools

Job description

A leading educational institution in Qatar is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop sustainable aviation fuel pathways for Qatar Airways. This role involves assessing local feedstocks, running techno-economic models, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related field and experience in fuel assessment and lifecycle analysis. Excellent English skills are mandatory, while Arabic proficiency is a plus. The position offers opportunities for impactful research in alignment with Qatar's National Vision 2030.