Post Doctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering

Location AE

Organization Name 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 three campuses in the city of Abu Dhabi – the KU Main Campus, Masdar City Campus and the Sas Al Nakhl Campus, the latter two housing the internationally renowned Masdar and Institute and Petroleum Institute, respectively.

Brief Description

• To develop novel catalysts with enhanced stability and lifetime for fluid catalytic cracking, material characterization, and catalytic performance evaluation under realistic refinery conditions. This project involves close interaction with the industry.
• To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
• Since the Postdoctoral, experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries their best to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

Detailed Description

• Plan and perform experiments to prepare novel catalysts with enhanced stability and lifetime for fluid catalytic cracking. 
• Characterize the synthesized materials using SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.. and evaluate the catalytic performance of the materials. 
• Supervise graduate students working on the project, and support the operation of the lab through safety monitoring, procurement, etc.

Job Requirements

PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.

Experience on materials synthesis, characterization and catalytic testing with good publication record in the field.

How To Apply

CV + Research Interest 

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (RecruitmentTeam@ku.ac.ae)