Summary
United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to applied research on urban water quality and stormwater management. The role includes field sampling, water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis, pollutant assessment, technical reporting, and publishing research findings. Applicants need a PhD in a relevant environmental or water engineering field and hands-on experience with water quality or stormwater research. Experience with nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, modeling tools, and peer-reviewed publications is preferred.
The posting
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Job description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team working on applied urban water quality and stormwater management challenges in a real-world implementation setting. The role involves conducting field sampling and water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis and interpretation of data, pollutant assessment (TSS, nutrients, metals, TOC), technical reporting, and publishing research outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to applied research projects, collaborate across disciplines, and support the development of innovative and sustainable stormwater solutions in urban environments.
Minimum qualification
- PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
- Strong background in water quality, stormwater runoff, or urban drainage systems
- Hands-on experience with field sampling, water quality monitoring, and laboratory data interpretation
- Experience analyzing pollutants such as TSS, nutrients, metals, and TOC
- Excellent technical writing skills (reports, publications, presentations)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary team
Preferred qualification
- Experience with nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, or SUDS/WSUD
- Familiarity with water quality or pollutant modeling tools
- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Special instructions to applicants
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Department
Civil & Environmental Eng.-(COE)
College or division
College of Engineering - (COE)