Job title
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a Research Assistant from March 2022 to work on a research project in the field of biofouling control in seawater structures.
Suitable candidates should have a proven track record, significant contribution and co-authorship of at least 3 Scopus indexed publications on topics: potential assessment of biofouling using scintillation, biofilm reactors and flowmetry; growth, estimation and characterization of marine pollutants; And investigate fouling of the consoles.
Minimum qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD, preferably in environmental engineering, with a particular focus on biofouling characterization.
Preferred qualification
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and provide documented evidence to support it. Proven record of biofilm characterization; Show search and publications track record. Good technical writing skills. Flexibility and self-reliance in carrying out assigned research roles.
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates University is a comprehensive university based on scientific research and includes about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the leading university in the UAE, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine colleges: Business and Economics; education; engineering; food and agriculture; humanities and social sciences; He. She; Law; medicine and health sciences; and science. With an outstanding international faculty, a new state-of-the-art campus, and a full range of student support services, UAEU provides a lively learning environment unlike any other in the UAE.
As a research university of international standing, UAEU works with its industry partners to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the country, the region, and the world. The university has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region that advance knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. The United Arab Emirates University is currently ranked first in the list of research universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, second in the Arab world, and number 370 globally.
UAEU academic programs are developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in great demand. UAEU graduates occupy key positions in industry, commerce and government across the region. Our continuous investments in facilities, services and staff ensure that the UAEU continues to serve as a model for innovation and excellence.