Researcher Qatar University - Material Technology

Organization: Center Of Advanced Materials
Professional Area: VP for Research

Duties & ResponsibilitiesNature and Scope of Position:

• Carries out complex or novel research assignments to develop new or refined materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods and approaches.
• Performs research activities including sample preparation, data acquisition and interpretation, findings / recommendations/ reporting / publishing; etc.
• Reviews schedules, cost and documentation to ensure success of projects.
• Makes substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives.
• Develops technical proposals and makes presentations to potential customers/grant sponsors.
• Identifies problems and related technical issues leading to long-term, generic solutions; identifies technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs.
• Sought out for contributions to reports and publications; author/co-author on papers, proposals, presentations and reports; gives invited papers.
• Organizes and chairs sessions at technical meetings.
• Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; provides ideas to improve organizational efficiency.
• Maintains external research relationships to identify and develop new funding sources.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed tests, products and equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the project in conferences to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
• Acts as a technical lead or consultant on various projects; leads the development of intellectual property.
• Conducts trainings/workshops/ seminars related to own scientific / research field, for educational purposes.
• Develops research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
• Provides technical advice related to the procurement of scientific / research equipment / supplies.
• Contributes to positive co-worker/customer/investigator relationships through efficient interaction on current grants/projects.
• Mentors junior staff in development of technical, project and business development skills.
• Performs other related tasks as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Science/Engineering, related to Materials studies;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the related field;
• Proficiency in written and spoken communication in Arabic and English Languages;
• Computer proficiency in standard packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet use).

Required DocumentsNon Academic:

1. Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
2. Experience Certificates.
3. At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.

To apply, please email your application to Dr. Noora Jabor Al-Thani; n.al-thani@qu.edu.qa