Post-Doctoral Fellow (Biofouling and Microbial Characterization)

Job description / Role

Job Description
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research associate or post-doc position starting April 2021 to work on a research project in the area of microbial desalination, and pretreatment for reduction of salinity and biofouling potential of seawater prior to membrane desalination.

The project will evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Microbial desalination-electrogcoagulation / floatation process on seawater salinity and its biofouling potential.

Suitable candidates should have a track record and significant contribution and co-authorship to at least 3 Scopus indexed publications on the topics of: biofouling potential evaluation using luminescence, biofilm reactors, and flowcytometry; growth, quantification, and characterization of micro-algae; and operation of an electrocoagulation/floatation pilot unit.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a PhD degree, preferably in environmental engineering, with specific focus on biofouling characterization and microbial desalination

Preferred Qualification
The ideal candidate should be highly-motivated and submit documented evidence to support. Proven record of biofilm characterization and microbial desalination techniques. Demonstrated research and track record publications. Good technical writing skills. Flexibility and self-dependence in executing the assigned research roles.

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.