Job Details
Posting Date
30/Jul/2024 Expiry Date 30/Aug/2024 Job Reference Number: 2325-2024-07-30T09:49:39
Postdoctoral Researcher – Pure and Applied Chemistry Research Group
CATEGORY Research
College Departments
Department Rise - Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
Job Purpose

​As a Postdoctoral Researcher Associate, you are expected to show great interest on in synthesis especially in Organometallic/coordination chemistry and ligand design (organic) to work for the Pure & Applied Chemistry Research Group. You will characterize the synthesized materials using FTIT, TGA, NMR, UV/Vis, SEM/TEM/TGA/XAFS, ICP-OES etc and then study these materials in the area of heterogenous/homogenous catalysis (for instance, C-C coupling, C-N coupling, oxidation, reduction etc.)  and small molecule activation (such as CO2 reduction to fuel or CO2 conversion to valuable products, conversion of N2 to NH3 or related products).

Main accountabilities & expectations

  • Work independently, but in close cooperation and consultation with the Pure & Applied Chemistry Research group coordinator and members.
  • Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures.
  • Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. 
  • Act as a research team leader, who is responsible for other projects and MSc students.
  • Work with other team members in the group who conduct multidisciplinary research.​​

Required Skills
  • ​Proficient in communication and writing skills.​​
Desirable Requirements

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  • Educational certificate in synthetic chemistry, or Inorganic/organometallic area. 
  • Track record of publications in peer-reviewed international journals related to chemistry.
  • Design and execute experiments to synthesize and characterize new catalysts and organic compounds.
  • Develop sustainable catalysts for various organic synthesis, preparing value added products and green materials​​


Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Phd
Relevant Experience 2
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,
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