Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering - Water Research Center - Dr Raed Hashaikeh
- NYU ABU DHABI
- San Francisco, California
- Full Time
Research Scientist in the Division of Engineering - Water Research Center - Dr Raed Hashaikeh
NYU ABU DHABI San Francisco, CA Full-time Research & Development
Posted on 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: ....
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.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications Application Instructions Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
NYU ABU DHABI
San Francisco , CA
NYU ABU DHABI San Francisco, CA Full-time Research & Development
Posted on 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: ....
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.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications Application Instructions Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
NYU ABU DHABI
San Francisco , CA
Job ID: 480255773
Originally Posted on: 6/7/2025
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