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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by sparking the game changers of tomorrow and by creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13,000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other staff members working on our vibrant campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. We actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. The School of Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies. We are committed to educating a new generation of experts who combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of sustainable development in shaping societies. Our research focuses on sustainable built environment, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technology, and design and implementation of technical systems. The strength of our school lies in close collaboration with stakeholders across research and education. About 45 doctoral candidates and 350 master’s students graduate from the school every year. The school is home to 700 staff members, including 70 professors. To learn more, please visit eng.aalto.fi. Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering is a community of around 300 staff members – including 30 tenure track professors – assembled to research, teach, create, and develop solutions for society’s needs. Key research areas include marine and arctic technology; energy technologies and systems; mechanical systems and mechatronics; and materials, manufacturing, and product development. We have strong links to industry, creating lasting impact in both business and society. The Research Group of Energy Conversion and System (Department of Mechanical Engineering) educates game-changing energy and HVAC engineers and researchers, supports industries and communities in their decarbonization and green energy transition processes and performs world-class research published in high quality scientific journals. The Research Team of Energy Storage is now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Renewable Hydrogen Production Systems Are you passionate about green hydrogen production? Do you want to be part of green hydrogen implementation into industrial processes? We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join research projects on green hydrogen production mainly on polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolysis stacks. You would be working in an academic project and possible in an industrial research project, if the funding for this industrial project is confirmed. In these activities, you will have the chance to design and build up a full experimental PEM electrolysis stack and plan experimental activities on both PEM and alkaline electrolyser systems. As well as conduct and supervise experiments particularly with PEM dynamic operation. You would work in collaboration with electrolyser modellers in Aalto, but your focus would be on experimental activities. You will also work in a diverse and multi-disciplinary research environment varying from electrical engineers to electrochemists. Additionally, you will develop a network of industrial and academic stakeholders. Your role and goals In this role you will: Design, order and implement a PEM electrolyser stack system built up in our laboratory Plan and execute experimental campaign for dynamic PEM electrolyser and possible with alkaline electrolyser. Participate in research funding application preparation Collaborate with industrial and academic stakeholders on the research project Mentor and advise other researchers up to the PhD student level Write and publish high-quality scientific papers and present your work at high-impact conferences Perform and support teaching activities for master level courses Your experience and ambitions To excel in this role, you possess: A doctoral degree in a relevant field Experience in planning and/or working with experimental polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysers, single cell or stack level Experience in the electrochemical measurements and physical material characterization is considered as an asset Experience with alkaline electrolysers is considered as an additional asset Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills in English A willingness to mentor to PhD and master level students as well as participating to teaching activities at master level courses What we offer We offer an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge applied research project in a vibrant multi-disciplinary team focused on developing energy storage solutions for the Green Transition. This project could include working with a Finnish company, supporting their experimental electrolyser research project. For this reason, there might be also security clearance from Finnish authorities. Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities. The salary is determined according to the applicant's experience and qualifications. The starting salary of a postdoc is about 4000 € / month (gross), with a possible increase based on achievements. The annual workload of research and teaching staff at Aalto University is 1612 hours. The employment contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. The employment relationship is full-time, fixed-term (period of 2 years) employment at Aalto University. Activities are located in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo, part of the Helsinki capital region of Finland. Ready to apply? To apply for the position, please submit your application electronically through our online recruitment system and provide the following documents in English: Motivation letter (a single PDF file, format (‘lastname_firstname.pdf’) Curriculum Vitae (a single PDF file, format (‘lastname_firstname.pdf’) List of publications – Provide a list of your publications and clearly indicate the one for which you served as the main author, meaning you carried out the majority of the research and writing (a single PDF file, format (‘lastname_firstname.pdf’) The deadline for applications is the January 11th 2026, at 23:59 EET Finnish time (UTC+2). Position is filled as soon as possible. Existing Aalto employees should apply for the position by using their Workday user account (Internal Jobs->Find Jobs). Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, extend the application period, and reopen the application process. For more information Please contact Associate Professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio (annukka.santasalo@aalto.fi). In questions related to the recruitment system please contact hr-eng@aalto.fi About Finland Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/services/about-finland Aalto University has been awarded with HR Excellence in Research quality label in European Commission, guaranteeing that we adhere to top quality HR practices in both recruitment and employment relations. 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As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an industry innovation research project where you will be part of the research team to develop new herbicide compounds focusing on synthesis and characterizations of HPPD inhibitor herbicides. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. i. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: ii. Design and synthesize novel HPPD inhibitor compounds iii. Conduct laboratory experiments for the synthesis of target compounds, including purification and characterization using techniques such as NMR, MS, FTIR, GC and HPLC Optimize synthetic routes and troubleshoot any challenges encountered during synthesis Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements A master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry, or a related field. Experience in organic synthesis techniques and analytical instrumentation. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Key Competencies Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work

Description The Water Research Center (WRC) at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge research on membrane fouling and functional membranes, including electrically conductive membranes. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Raed Hashaikeh in the Mechanical Engineering Department, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and graduate students. The Associate Research Scientist will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities at NYUAD. This position supports two interconnected research streams: Investigating membrane fouling mechanisms and mitigation strategies in desalination and water treatment processes. Developing and optimizing functional membranes, including electrically conductive membranes, for use in desalination, energy generation, and electrochemical separations. Responsibilities: Conduct research on membrane fouling (biofouling, scaling, organic fouling), diagnostics, and control strategies. Design, fabricate, and characterize functional membranes (e.g., conductive, anti-fouling, electrochemical systems). Operate and evaluate membrane systems (RO, NF, UF) at lab and pilot scales. Apply advanced characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, AFM, FTIR, XRD, TGA, BET, EDX, EIS, CV). Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers in materials science, chemical and environmental engineering. Contribute to mentorship of students and lab group discussions. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Strong background in membrane science with demonstrated expertise in either membrane fouling or electrochemical membrane technologies. Experience with membrane fabrication, testing, and characterization. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively. A strong publication record with first-author articles. Desired Qualifications: Expertise in fouling analysis and mitigation, including cleaning protocols and pretreatment strategies. Familiarity with conductive membranes, carbon-based materials, or mixed-matrix systems. Experience with electrochemical methods (e.g., EIS, CV) and surface functionalization. Knowledge of materials for charge transport and ion exchange. Prior collaboration with international or multidisciplinary research teams. This position will begin in March 2026, as a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, a transcript, and at least 2 references, all in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. About NYUAD: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply. Deadline Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time