Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the area of energy materials. The research assistant should be knowledgeable of materials chemistry as well as materials synthesis and characterization techniques such as SEM and XRD.

The candidate should be able to apply nanoporous materials for energy storage applications. The preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience and have a degree in relevant field.

Minimum Qualification

An appropriate educational degree supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:

- Materials synthesis and characterization
- Perform electrode characterization techniques such as CV, GCD, EIS, and life cycle stability test, etc.
- Technical writing skills
- Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role

Requirements

Preferred Qualification

- Command of synthesis techniques
- Demonstrable willingness to support work in the lab
- Be adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands
- Commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace

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.