{"job":{"jobId":2500108,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":826,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Scientist","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Position Overview</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">KU is seeking an experienced & highly motivated <b>Research Scientist</b> to work on a funded project to investigate the development of novel and scalable technologies based on rationally engineered heterostructures for the realization of cost-effective, high energy density Na-S batteries with prolonged electrochemical reversibility. A range of complementary nanomaterials and synthesis protocols will be employed to realize synergistically assembled three-dimensional (3D) architectures for enhanced energy storage.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">As part of the project, the research scientist will have access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities at the KU's Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC, h<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"http://ttps://www.aric.ae\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">ttps://www.aric.ae</a>) and the UAE-Korea Joint R & D Technical Center (KUTC) as well as KU's Core Labs, and will get an opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Position Requirements</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lead research on the development of novel carbonaceous host structures with rationally optimized porous structures and surface properties for Na metal anode and S cathode with enhanced electrochemical stability and reversibility</li>\n<li>Have sufficient understanding of polysulfide formation and conversion in S cathodes while gained sufficient knowledge on the influence of polysulfide cross-talk between the Na anode and S cathode in full cell (Na-S) configurations.</li>\n<li>Obtained expert knowledge on characterization equipment, such as Microscopy (SEM, ESEM, TEM, UHR-SEM, AFM), material testing (FTIR-MS, DSC, TGA), XPS, XRD, UV/Vis spectrophotometry and other general materials testing tools</li>\n<li>Being familiar with the electrochemical techniques including battery test, cyclic voltammetry, electrolysis and ionic conductivity</li>\n<li>Contribute to writing grant proposals, drafting patents and papers, and attending conferences</li>\n<li>Supervise graduate students and other junior team members, while training new lab personnel on lab methods, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Qualifications </strong></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Candidate Profile</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Essential Criteria</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PhD from a reputable university in electrochemistry, materials science or related discipline</li>\n<li>At least four (4) years of post-doctoral research experience and H-Index in SCOPUS/Google Scholar of at least 15</li>\n<li>Expert level knowledge project subject area as evidenced by relevant publications and or patents</li>\n<li>Track record of contributing to the writing of successful research grant proposals</li>\n<li>A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture</li>\n<li>Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written)</li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>The proven ability to lead work on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to train and mentor students and support fellow researchers</li>\n<li>Highly developed reasoning and problem-solving skills</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Desired Criteria</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PhD from and/or experience working in a top 300 QS or THE ranked University</li>\n<li>High impact first-author publications in top 10% journals in the relevant field</li>\n<li>Experience leading competitive research grants as principal investigator or named co-investigator in the project team</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (<a data-mz=\"\" href=\"mailto:recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae\" rel=\"no-follow\" target=\"_blank\">recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae</a>).</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Primary Location:</strong> Abu Dhabi UAE\n<strong>Job: </strong>Research Scientist\n<strong>Schedule: </strong>Regular\n<strong>Shift: </strong>Standard\n<strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-time</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://aa255.taleo.net/careersection/ku+external+portal/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=8116755942","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Permanent","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|357558","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/357558","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-12-08T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":"recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae","managerName":"KHALIFA UNIVERSITY","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates","log_hit":1,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-11-08T10:54:30.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-11-08T10:54:30.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":826,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"Khalifa University","name_en":"Khalifa University","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>Khalifa University (KU) combines three of the United Arab Emirates’ leading universities - the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), and The Petroleum Institute (PI) - into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. 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