Job Descriptions

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research associate or post-doc position starting April 2021 to work on a research project in the area of microbial desalination, and pretreatment for reduction of salinity and biofouling potential of seawater prior to membrane desalination. The project will evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Microbial desalination-electrogcoagulation / floatation process on seawater salinity and its biofouling potential. Suitable candidates should have a track record and significant contribution and co-authorship to at least 3 Scopus indexed publications on the topics of: biofouling potential evaluation using luminescence, biofilm reactors, and flowcytometry; growth, quantification, and characterization of micro-algae; and operation of an electrocoagulation/floatation pilot unit. Requirements Minimum Qualification Applicants must have a PhD degree, preferably in environmental engineering, with specific focus on biofouling characterization and microbial desalination Preferred Qualification The ideal candidate should be highly-motivated and submit documented evidence to support. Proven record of biofilm characterization and microbial desalination techniques. Demonstrated research and track record publications. Good technical writing skills. Flexibility and self-dependence in executing the assigned research roles.

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