The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research associate position starting March 2024 to work on a research project in the area of chemical disinfection for biofilm control in marine environments. This is an externally funded project with an undisclosed Government organization in the UAE.
Suitable candidates should have a track record, significant contribution, and laboratory experience in creating and operating disinfection reactors to assess the effectiveness of different disinfectants in biofilm control. Specific knowledge of biofilm characterization is required. The candidate needs to show a record of experience in designing, building, and operating a chemical disinfection reactor to control biofilm growth.
Minimum Qualification:
- Graduate degree (MSc minimum) environmental engineering or related field
- Track record with more than 1 publication in chemical disinfection
- Laboratory experience in creating and operating disinfection reactors
- Knowledge of biofilm characterization
Preferred Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree with focus on chemical disinfection
- Three or more publications in chemical disinfection
- Strong laboratory and modelling background