Research Associate

Job description / Role

Job Description

The Department of Physics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), is seeking applications for a research assistantship (RA) position in experimental material science. This position is supported by the University Research Office. We are looking for a very hard-working individual who is committed to outstanding research with genuine interest in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) fabrications and Characterization. The MOF nanoparticles will be used to fabricate novel chemoresistive sensors for hazardous gasses.

Minimum Qualification
- The successful candidate must hold a master or PhD degree in materials science, Chemistry and Physics.

Requirements

Preferred Qualification
- Be a fresh PhD graduate student with good experience.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- The candidate should have the fundamental knowledge in materials science and nanomaterials characterizations.

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.