Professor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering

ABOUT UNIVERSITY    

Khalifa University is a world-class, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The University’s mission is to seamlessly integrate research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in science, engineering and medicine, and also to be a catalyst towards Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision for a knowledge-based economy. Khalifa University has two campuses in the city of Abu Dhabi – the KU Main Campus and the Sas Al Nakhl Campus, the latter housing two of KU’s flagship research institutes: Masdar Institute and Petroleum Institute.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION    

The Chemical Engineering Department offers degrees in Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Master of Engineering, as well as Ph.D. It provides a learning and research environment enriched with world-class programs designed to prepare students for both advanced academic studies and professional life.

Detailed information can be found at: http://www.ku.ac.ae/pages/department-of-chemical-engineering/.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION    

The Department invites applications for faculty positions in all ranks. Particular emphasis is for candidates with a background in Biotechnology, Process Systems Engineering (with emphasis on data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence), Material Science, and Biochemical Engineering. The candidate is expected to have strong research potential, demonstrated by relevant publications in high-impact journals, and teaching experience in the above-mentioned areas. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills.

Successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain active research programs that lead to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact professional journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Successful candidates are also expected to be involved in thematic research within one or more of the university research priority areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS    

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in related disciplines from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with education from and/or previous service in pre-eminent institutions of higher education.

Applicants should submit an online application at RecruitmentTeam@ku.ac.ae. This position will have a join date of Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. All applicants should submit an online application via the portal.

HOW TO APPLY 

A complete application includes curriculum vitae, cover letter, photo, and the names and contact information of three references.