Environmental Scientist 1 , RTI International

RTI International, an independent, non-profit organization that conducts pioneering research on critical national and local environmental issues, is seeking candidates to support a multi-year environmental project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  Candidates must have the background to conduct scientific analyses and implement programs that seek to protect the environment from damage caused by development and industrial activity.  The posts will be based in Abu Dhabi and may involve occasional travel to other parts of the Middle East.  We offer a competitive all-inclusive package.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE HANDLED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Responsibilities:

• Conducting and evaluating air, water, and waste management environmental quality studies and assessments
• Reviewing and assessing environmental quality monitoring programs and data
•  Developing methods for assessing environmental impacts, • evaluating environmental impact assessments
• Evaluating impacts of development on air, coastal, and terrestrial environments
• Conducting environmental studies
• Researching pollution control technologies for commercial and industrial sources, • gathering data and developing emission estimates for industrial operations
• Participating in site visits and conducting inspections at industrial facilities
• Preparing industrial process descriptions and sector assessments
• Evaluating regulatory compliance with established UAE and international regulations, and developing and implementing regulatory compliance strategies
• Assessing hazards associated with industrial operations

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills are required. 
• Experience in the UAE or other Gulf region countries and Arabic language skills preferred
• We will consider non-Emiratis 

Application Process:

Email John Gard at johngard@rti.org and apply at www.rti.org/job14626