Assistant Professor

Khalifa University offers a research-intensive environment with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, generous internal funding, and extensive opportunities for collaboration with industry and research centers. Faculty members will play a key role in enhancing the department’s international standing through cutting-edge research, high-quality teaching, and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates whose expertise aligns with one or more of the department’s strategic research areas: Molecular Thermodynamics and Advanced Computational Methods: Focusing on phase behavior, transport phenomena, and process modeling to achieve molecular-level understanding for process design and innovation. Circular Economy and Sustainable Conversion Technologies: Advancing catalysis, reaction engineering, and process systems to enable sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. Energy Systems and Electrochemical Engineering: Integrating materials design, thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport principles to improve energy production, conversion, storage, and utilization, including hydrogen, batteries, and electrochemical systems.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Demonstrated record of research excellence with high-impact publications. Proven teaching experience and success in student supervision. Evidence of ability to secure and manage externally funded research projects. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and contributing to departmental growth.