Water & Environmental Engineering (WEE) calls for Postdoctoral position in bio-electrochemical and microbial fuel cell systems
Water & Environmental Engineering (WEE) Programme
Ahmad Lab, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
Name of Position – Postdoctoral position in bio-electrochemical and microbial fuel cell systems
The Water & Environmental Engineering (WEE) program
Masdar Institute
Calls for candidates with extraordinary research skills For the Post of
Post-Doctoral Research Associate position
on a project related to the development and testing of cellulosic microbial fuel cells and its applications.
The project is run jointly with a research team at MIT. The post-doctoral position is for the duration of one calendar year with the possibility for extension. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Specific technical and research skills needed for this position include the following:
1. Experience with setting-up and running experiments with bio-electrochemical systems (BESs)(e.g., cyclic voltametry, electron impedance spectroscopy, etc.).
2. Working knowledge of microbiological techniques for enrichment and isolation of microorganisms from municipal wastewater, and, possibly, anaerobic pure culture technique.
3. Knowledge of either molecular biological techniques, such as DGGE, or analytical chemistry techniques for monitoring fermentative cultures, or both.
The primary responsibilities of this position will be to :
(1) set-up, test, and monitor experiments with mixed and pure culture anodic-chamber BESs;
(2) record and publish findings from such experiments;
(3) train and supervise graduate students in laboratory techniques related to experiments with BESs;
(4) maintain laboratory instrumentation needed for monitoring BES experiments; and,
(5) identify and scope-out research projects for further study. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Microbiology/Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Salary compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a CV and names/contact information of 2 professional or academic references. Applications can be submitted electronically to Dr. Farrukh Ahmad (fahmad@masdar.ac.ae).
Employer: Water & Environmental Engineering Program/ Ahmad Lab, Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Last date for the application to reach – March 31, 2010
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