Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering - Water Research Center - Dr. Raed Hashaikeh
New York University
New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Research Centers
Location
Open Date
May 12, 2025
Description
The Water Research Center at NYU Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct advanced studies on the selective recovery of precious metals from seawater and hypersaline brines. Applicants with strong experience in water treatment, adsorption, membrane science, and electrochemical separation are encouraged to apply. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits.
Research at the WRC focuses on developing next-generation water and environmental technologies. Our projects involve collaborations with faculty at NYUAD, and industrial partners. State-of-the-art facilities at NYUAD include advanced membrane fabrication labs, analytical chemistry instruments, and seawater testing capabilities.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Designing and synthesizing novel separation materials.
- Performing laboratory and bench-scale experiments.
- Characterizing material properties.
- Analyzing separation performance.
- Developing SOPs and RAs.
- Mentoring students.
- Preparing scientific manuscripts.
- Contributing to patent applications and funding proposals.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, excellent laboratory skills, and experience working with high-salinity feedwaters.
Terms of employment are competitive and include housing, annual airfare allowance, health insurance, and education support for dependents. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, research statement and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email: 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 NYU’s global network university, offering unparalleled international mobility for students and faculty. NYUAD fosters a rich, multicultural research environment at the crossroads of the Arab world.
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.