Research Associate in the Division of Engineering (Advanced Membrane Technology) - Dr. Raed Hashaikeh
New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Engineering: AD_Mechanical Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi
Open Date: May 29, 2023
Description
The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Associate under the supervision of Dr. Raed Hashaikeh, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The project aims to develop advanced, functional membranes for desalination, at bench-level and on a pilot-scale. The Research Associate will join a team of researchers and graduate students from various sub-fields, and will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities in the Water Research Center (WRC). The appointed Research Associate will work on synthesize and characterize UF/NF membranes. Additionally, Develop catalytic membranes for pollutant degradation, water treatment, and water purification applications. The candidate should also contribute to the synthesis, fabrication, and design of the membrane process.
Responsibilities:
Conduct research on the development of novel functional materials to assist membrane-based desalination such as reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, nanofiltration and membrane distillation
Synthesis/Fabricate functional membranes for effective removal/recovery of toxic/precious heavy metal ions for water purification
Design, analyze, and characterize membranes in NF/UF filtration setup
The candidate should have well knowledge of membrane characterization methods
The candidate will be required develop desk, field, and/or lab-based studies to explore issues and address challenges related to desalination, and post-desalination treatments
Take part in generating reports, drafting patents, authoring publications, and attending conferences
Prepare data for presentation at lab and departmental meetings and/or conferences
Performing analyses in collaboration with other researchers locally and internationally
Limited teaching activities
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering; PhD must have been completed before July 2020
Minimum 3 years of Post-doctoral fellowship experience in the related field
A willingness to contribute to a collaborative, supportive team culture encouraging trust and cooperation among all team members
Detail-oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Candidates are also required to have first-author publication experience
Desired Qualifications:
Has published peer reviewed articles in the field of study
An overall knowledge of all technical aspects of research laboratory science is essential, including but not limited to
Research experience in membrane fabrication methods and familiarization with common membrane characterization tools such as XRD, TGA, DSC, DMA, BET, porometer, etc.
Prior expertise in analytical chemistry is an asset
Prior expertise in membrane fabrication and testing methods is essential
Prior experience in organic chemistry
This position will begin on September 01, 2023, and renewable depending on performance. This position will be based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a 1-2-page cover letter that responds to the required and desired experiences described above, current CV with publication list (publications may also be uploaded), a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, transcript of degree and 2 recommendation letters, all in PDF format submitted via Interfolio.
Questions regarding specifics for this position may be directed to Professor Raed Hashaikeh at rh143@nyu.edu
About NYUAD
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
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