Research Assistant

Overview

Part-Time Research Assistant

Working Pattern

• Part-time role
• Approximately
• 16–20 hours per week
• Typically
• 4–5 hours per day
• , across
• 3–4 days per week
• Primarily on-site at DMU Dubai

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Support the design and development of experimental setups related to bio-inspired water desalination systems
• Conduct laboratory experiments, data collection, and performance evaluation
• Assist with computational modelling and simulation activities
• Perform data analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting
• Contribute to journal papers, conference publications, and dissemination activities
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and international research partners
• Support project coordination and milestone delivery
• Assist in related research activities involving undergraduate students where applicable

Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who demonstrates:
• A strong background in water desalination, preferably membrane distillation systems and multiphase flow
• Experience in laboratory-based experimental investigations
• Familiarity with academic research practices and technical writing
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Essential Requirements

• BSc degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in:
• Water desalination systems
• Experimental setup development
• Data analysis and technical documentation
• Research reporting and/or academic publication preparation
• Familiarity with engineering software/tools such as:
• MATLAB/Simulink
• ANSYS
• Abaqus
• CFD tools or equivalent

Desirable Requirements

• Prior academic or industrial experience in water desalination
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
• Experience working on funded research projects or international collaborations
• Ability to support undergraduate student research activities

Additional Information

• This is a research-focused role with no teaching responsibilities
• The successful candidate will benefit from international collaboration opportunities with KAIST, Korea
• Any additional duties will be assigned by the Project Principal Investigator as required