Postdoctoral Research Associate | Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering

Job title: Postdoctoral Research Associate | Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering

Company: American University of Sharjah

Job description: The department of Chemical Engineering in collaboration with the department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences at the American University of Sharjah are seeking to hire a postdoc research associate to work with Prof. Oussama El-Kadri on the development of porous materials (polymers, MOFs, COFs…etc) for hydrogen storage application. Ideal applicants should be self-motivated and independent researcher with strong background in the all aspects of porous materials chemistry, including synthesis, characterization.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct all experimental work related to the project
• Produce monthly reports and help in writing manuscripts
• Provide occasional lab supervision to shadowing undergraduate students
• Adhere to laboratory safety rules

Qualifications and Experience Required

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
• Proven skills in chemical synthesis and preparation of polymers and/or porous material.
• Strong skills in characterization techniques and operating instruments such as BET surface area measurements, SEM, TGA, etc.

An attractive compensation package will be offered.

If interested, please send your CV and a one-page research summary to Prof. Oussama El-Kadri at and Professor Taleb Ibrahim at .

Applications will be considered as they are received and until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.

Expected salary:

Location: Sharjah

Job date: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:25:22 GMT

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