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Associate Professor / Professor in Chemical Engineering (Hydrates) Qatar University

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Unit: Gas Processing Centre
College: College of Engineering
College/Department Profile: The Gas Processing Centre is a multidisciplinary research unit residing in the College of Engineering at the University of Qatar and focused on applied research into gas processing and its environmental impact. The Centre is devoted to research and development in areas pertinent to the consortium of National and multi-National companies that support it. The long term objective is to achieve sustainable development of Qatar's vast natural gas and hydrocarbon resources. The Centre works closely with both industries and government agencies with the aim of providing answers and solutions to the gas processing sector. The research program involves teams of researchers from different Qatar University Departments as well as a team of dedicated professional staff who supervise the applied research projects.
Position Summary The Gas Processing Centre is expanding its research program to examine the issue of natural gas hydrates. This is a problem of prime concern to Qatar as the gas fields are offshore. Hydrates pose a great risk of blocking pipelines when raw natural gas is transported from the offshore sites and is exposed to low temperatures and high pressures. The aim of the research program is to develop the necessary infrastructure and execute a research plan to gain a thorough understanding of hydrate formation and develop methods to alleviate the problem specific to Qatari natural gas.
Successful candidates would have a firm background in Chemical Engineering, the relevant experience to undertake the research program, the necessary skills to deliver on the objectives and the ability to deliver technical written and verbal reports. The successful candidate may be asked to deliver specialized courses in the undergraduate program and short courses to industry. The position is available soon after 1stNovember 2012.
Position Category: Academic
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Term: Three Years Renewable
Duties and responsibilities:
  1. The successful candidate will lead the research program in natural gas hydrates in collaboration with existing researchers and consortium members;
  2. Support the consortium needs in the area of gas hydrates;
  3. Obtain competitive research funding and engage in collaborative research leading to national, regional and international recognition;
  4. Supervise postgraduate research programmes at MSc/PhD level;
  5. Serve on GPC working groups and Committees;
  6. Teach specialized courses when necessary.
Competencies:
  1. Strong background in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics;
  2. Research strengths in areas relevant natural gas hydrates;
  3. Experience in delivering graduate courses and supervising research theses.
Qualifications:
  1. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering;
  2. Research and teaching interests relevant to Gas Processing and specifically to Gas transport;
  3. Have a track record of research funding and the capacity to establish ties to industry or government agencies;
  4. Minimum of 5 years’ of relevant research and teaching experience.
Required Documents:
  1. Application letter;
  2. Curriculum vitae;
  3. Names and email address of three references;
  4. Academic transcript or letter from registrar;
  5. Any additional documents deemed relevant to application.
Benefits:
  1. Competitive tax-free salary;
  2. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies;
  3. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents;
  4. Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies;
  5. Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members;
  6. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies;
  7. End-of-contract indemnity.
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aaroussi@qu.edu.qa

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