Job Title: Senior Scientist

Job Title: Senior Scientist
Hiring Company: Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)is seeking applications for the position of Senior Scientist – Desalination & Brine Management. The successful candidate will lead high-impact scientific research in desalination technologies, brine management, and mineral recovery. The work will involve laboratory-scale investigations, pilot plant operations, process simulation, and integration of emerging technologies.
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Job location: HBKU Campus, Qatar
Requirements:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with 6+ years of experience and a strong publication record.
• A strong record of leading high-impact projects in desalination, water treatment, and brine management, reinforced by a solid publication record and proven project leadership.
• Proven expertise in process design, simulation (e.g., Aspen, SysCAD, COMSOL, Ansys), and experimental methods related to desalination and resource recovery.
• Experience with pilot plant operations, technology scale-up, and system-level integration is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams and manage multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, quality processes, and adaptability to a multicultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including method development, sample preparation, and publication of research papers and reports.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications, and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications 
   

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