Postdoctoral Researcher

Job description / Role

Job Description
Applicants are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of experimental nanomaterials synthesis and characterization at the Physics Department in UAE University. The successful candidate will work with Dr. El-Hadi Sadki on the application of nanoporous graphene for water filtration and desalination.

The primary responsibilities of this position are the synthesis of graphene by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), the preparation of nanoparticles by physical and chemical methods, the characterization of nanomaterials by Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The employed postdoctoral researcher will also be strongly encouraged to develop and pursue additional work in this and related areas.

The initial employment is for one year, but can be extended for another year depending on satisfactory progress. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. The successful candidate must be able to start no later than May 01, 2019.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
PhD

Preferred Qualification
Applicants must have a PhD in experimental materials physics or related field.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Demonstrated experience in the techniques of CVD, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, SEM, and TEM, is particularly advantageous.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.