Postdoctoral Position in Polymer and Surface Engineering for Gas Research Center (GRC) funded project, Chemical Engineering : Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Petroleum Institute: job description

A Postdoctoral position is currently available for GRC funded project for the development of anti-corrosion self-healing coatings for gas pipelines and storage tanks at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate should be capable of generating polymer (polyelectrolyte) layers on the surface of organic and inorganic particles and subsequently formulating them into organic and inorganic industrial anti-corrosion coating systems.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemical or polymer engineering (or related area) with expertise in nanoparticles modifications with polymers, coating formulations (both organic and inorganic) etc. Experience with corrosion testing would be desirable. Knowledge on theoretical modeling the systems would be beneficial. There are tremendous opportunities for research collaboration with the PI’s industrial stakeholders, as well as the affiliated universities.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following qualities:

• Good knowledge of and research experience in nanoparticles modifications with polymers, coating formulations (both organic and inorganic) etc.
• Some experience with corrosion testing
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A good track record of research publications

The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI’s sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.
Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities, transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, child(ren) education, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PETROLEUMINSTITUTE&cws=1&rid=376.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting Dr. Vikas Mittal by telephone: +971 2 607 5491 or by email: vmittal@pi.ac.ae.