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Postdoctoral Research Position in Qatar University
As part of its strategic research excellence initiatives and promotion of international endeavors, Qatar University (QU) is willing to host during 2025 Ten (10) Postdoctoral researchers in various research areas. The offered topics address QU Research Pillars and Priorities and are listed hereunder:
6 Offers in Energy & Environment:
EE-Topic 01: An innovative way for lithium recovery from brine using cellulose nanocrystals and biochars modified metal hexacyanoferrate
(Contact: Dr. Mohammad Al-Ghouti -
[email protected])
EE-Topic 02: Investigation of endophytes in the Qatari native Prosopis cinraria and the invasive P. juiliflora for phytopathogen antagonism, alleviation impact of soil salinity and crop plant growth promotion
(Contact: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Dieyeh -
[email protected])
EE-Topic 03: Pore-Scale Dynamics of Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS)
(Contact: Dr. Riyadh Al-Raoush -
[email protected])
EE-Topic 04: Electrochemical CO2 conversion into Syngas: Innovative Metal-Alloy Catalysts with Brine as Electrolyte
(Contact: Dr. Muftah El-Naas -
[email protected])
EE-Topic 05: Studies on Polyphenol Markers of Botanical Origin and Nutraceutical Potential of Qatari Honey
(Contact: Dr. Deepak Mahadev Kasote -
[email protected])
EE-Topic 06: Adapting Qatar's Vegetable Agriculture to Climate Stress: Physiological Responses and Post-Harvest Strategies
(Contact: Dr. Talaat Ahmed -
[email protected])
1 Offer in Health and Biomedical Sciences
HBS-Topic 07: Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms of Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
(Contact: Dr. Susu Zughaier -
[email protected])
2 Offers in Information and Communication Technologies/Health and Biomedical Sciences
ICT-Topic 08: Next-Gen Health Systems: AI-Driven Edge Platform for Autonomous healthcare services
(Contact: Dr. Amr Mohamed -
[email protected])
ICT-Topic 09: Restoration of Magnetohydrodynamic corrupted 12-lead Electrocardiogram through deep learning for cardiac monitoring during Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(Contact: Dr. Muhammad Enamul Hoque Chowdhury -
[email protected])
1 offer in Social Sciences and Humanities
SSH-Topic 10: A More Sustainable Development Goal: Can ESG Practices Spur the Nexus between CEO Education, CEO Reputation and Firm Financial Stability?
(Contact: Dr. Mohammed Elgammal -
[email protected])
Qualifications of the Candidates
Qualifications and achievements:
The candidate should hold a PhD degree related to QU research priorities fields, granted by a leading university, preferably having established an international outstanding reputation within five years before the start of the appointment through experience in research programs leading to high impact publications.
The candidate should have recognized scholarly output in Q1/Q2 reputable journals in his/her field.
The candidate should be able to be involved in interdisciplinary research projects involving large teams.
Other desirable qualifications and achievements:
Other academic or executive qualifications.
Evidence of writing grant applications.
Teaching experience is advantageous but not essential.
Industrial experience is an advantage.
Obligations of the Candidates
Recipients of this award are required to undertake several of the following activities:
Establish research collaboration with faculty members from QU
Generate at least 6 high quality peer reviewed publications, during the timeframe of their stay at QU, from collaborative research at QU
Act as a mentor for QU junior researchers and students by teaching them new techniques and training them on writing research manuscripts and funding applications
Participate in co-supervision of graduate students at QU
Collaboration with QU researchers to file patents and in the transfer of technology to serve development in Qatar, if applicable
Teach at selected classes offered by QU as a guest lecturer on the graduate level
Present at specially arranged seminars for students/faculty/community members
Required Application Documents
Cover letter and CV
Copy of Master and PhD degrees
Copy of Master and PhD transcripts
Copy of PhD Thesis
A description of the proposed research, including a statement explaining why QU is an appropriate setting for the work
2 reference letters
Deadline and Benefits
The deadline to submit the Applications is 2nd of March 2025. The annual tax-free remuneration is 78,000 $ yearly plus competitive benefits according to Qatar University HR policy.
How to apply
Please apply and submit the required Application Documents through iGrants Extent submission system.
All the candidates will be informed by QU Referents about the results after the submission phase. The selected candidates will work with QU Referents and QU HR about the hiring procedure.
