Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description
The Chemical Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Master of Science student in the area of applied machine learning in CO2-capture through adsorption techniques. The student, employed as a research assistant for salary purposes, should be knowledgeable in machine learning, statistical data analysis and experimental techniques in adsorption process. The candidate should be able to perform adsorption experiments utilizing solid and liquid adsorbents and analyze the resulting data using machine learning techniques to achieve specific design objectives. The preferred candidate should have a dedicated interest in statistical data analytics, possessing the abilities to perform controlled-experiments and collect the data in an organized manner and have a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering as well.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
An appropriate educational degree supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:
- Skilled in mass transfer and numerical aspects of chemical engineering
- Ability to perform experiments in the laboratory under controlled environments
- Good technical writing skills
- Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role

Preferred Qualification
- Command of knowledge in adsorption techniques
- Ability to perform extensive literature review and learning new methods in machine learning areas
- Demonstrable willingness to perform and 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.