Research Engineer

General Details

Position Code: 3904
Position Type: Project Based (Fixed Term)
Position Duration: 01-March-2023 till 31- July -2024
Fund: 8474000463 / FSU-2023-010
Position Title: Research Engineer
Project Title: 2D materials for space applications
Project Supervisor: Name, title, email: Dr Yarjan Abdul Samad, Assistant Professor,
Academic Department: Aerospace Engineering
Relevant Research Center:
Technical Keywords: Graphene, 2d materials, space, aerospace

About Khalifa University

Khalifa University is ranked 181st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.

Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.

Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.

KU’s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.

Position Overview

KU is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate/ Research Engineer to work on the production and functionalization of 2D materials (graphene and related materials) via liquid phase exfoliation techniques suitable for space applications including but not limited to selective sensing, thermal management, propulsion among others. 

Position Requirements

The post and role holder of research engineer will be responsible for capability building and employing novel and innovative techniques to produce 2D materials via liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) techniques suitable for selective sensing of desired molecules and as well as smart water desalination. The application of 2D materials in space, aerospace and the processing, and functionalization of 2D materials with tunable properties suited to the techniques. The person responsible will work closely with experts in desalination to produce the right 2D materials and will process and functionalize them accordingly. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assessing and optimizing 2D materials production techniques via LPE techniques suitable for space and aerospace related challenges.
• Laboratory facility and capability building for production, processing, and functionalization of 2D materials
• Development, testing, and evaluation of selective 2D materials-based sensors.
• Printing, coating, and deposition of 2D materials inks and suspensions on various substrates and their characterization and testing.
• Implementation of 2D materials for 4D printing.
• Work with graduate students, researchers and faculty members in reporting and dissemination of results in meetings, conferences, and prestigious journals.
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Essential Criteria

• Masters from a reputable university in materials science, chemistry, applied physics, aerospace or related discipline
• Experience of undertaking assigned research tasks and starting to manage own workload
• Contributing to scientific papers and academic journal articles where possible acting as lead/ corresponding authors
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to function as part of a team working on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines
• Well-developed reasoning and problem-solving skills

Desired Criteria

• Masters gained from and/or experience working in a top 200 QS or THE ranked University
• At least 2 year of increasingly accountable relevant experience as a researcher in academia or in industry
• At least 1 lead author publication in a Q1 journal in the relevant field
• Experience contributing to high impact publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected] ).

Primary Location: Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job: Research Engineer
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time