Postdoctoral Researcher (Membrane Technology/Water desalination)
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About the Role
The Department of Chemical Engineering at UAEU invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in membrane technologies for water desalination. The role involves developing lignin-based functional membranes for desalination and water treatment.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a research project focused on development of lignin based functional membranes for desalination and water treatment
- Conduct laboratory research and analytical characterization
- Publish research findings in scientific journals and present at conferences
Requirements
- PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
- Experience in polymeric membrane fabrication and characterization
- Knowledge of advanced functional materials for water treatment or desalination
- Hands on experience with laboratory research and analytical characterization techniques
- Demonstrated research productivity through publications or patents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong scientific writing and project management skills
- Preference for candidates currently residing in the United Arab Emirates
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Job Description
- The Department of Chemical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full time Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of membrane technologies for water desalination.
- The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on the development of lignin based functional membranes for desalination and water treatment applications.
Minimum Qualification
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (freshly graduate) or a closely related field.
- Experience in polymeric membrane fabrication and characterization.
- Knowledge of advanced functional materials for water treatment or desalination applications.
- Hands on experience with laboratory research and analytical characterization techniques.
- Demonstrated research productivity through publications patents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong scientific writing and project management skills.
Preferred Qualification
- Candidates currently residing in the United Arab Emirates will be given preference.
Special Instructions to Applicant
- Submit a detailed CV.
- Kindly apply before the closing date: 26/08/2026.
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