Post-Doctoral Associate - Membrane Desalination

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Higher Education

Function: R and D-Science

Experience: PhD with no more than 5 years post-PhD experience

Job Type: Full-time two-year contract

The Post-Doctoral Associate - Membrane Desalination will lead research on the application of membrane desalination to treat water from UAE feed sources under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal and Professor Raed Hashaikeh. The project focuses on developing advanced membrane systems that can perform under challenging Arabian Gulf conditions, including high salinity, severe biological fouling, harmful algal blooms, and demanding energy-efficiency requirements. This role supports important work in sustainable desalination, water security, high-pressure reverse osmosis, and practical membrane innovation for regional and global water treatment needs.