111 Research Center jobs in the United Arab Emirates

NYUAD Water Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the development of membrane desalination to treat water from the Arabian Gulf feed sources and on the design and scale-up of low energy membranes for water purification, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering. The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students. The successful applicant will manage projects and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, build deep technical knowledge and develop transferable solutions. He/she will participate in developing novel concepts and writing proposals. He/she will work towards solving complex problems with efficiency and creativity. He/she will be involved in writing reports, authoring publications, drafting patents and presenting results at conferences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of materials science and engineering, membrane fabrication techniques, membrane characterization tools and separation processes. He/she will be detail-oriented, well-organized and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and have a minimum of five years? experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate . Excellent experimental and analytical skills relevant to the project (in particular membrane fabrication and characterization) are required. Candidates with demonstrated history of peer reviewed publications in a related area, along with prior expertise in materials science and analytical chemistry will be preferred. This position will begin in March 2026 as a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 references, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: . About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability

NYUAD Water Research Center at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the development of membrane desalination to treat water from the Arabian Gulf feed sources and on the design and scale-up of low energy membranes for water purification, under the supervision of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the Water Research Center and Global Professor of Engineering.
The successful applicant will drive an exciting project on developing functional membrane materials, including nanostructured polymer membranes tailored to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, membrane distillation, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The candidate will employ advanced membrane fabrication techniques and characterization tools (SEM, TEM, DSC, TGA, BET, etc.) to establish fabrication-structure-property-performance relationships in novel materials for sustainable desalination and water treatment. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate students and undergraduate students.
The successful applicant will manage projects and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, build deep technical knowledge and develop transferable solutions. He/she will participate in developing novel concepts and writing proposals. He/she will work towards solving complex problems with efficiency and creativity. He/she will be involved in writing reports, authoring publications, drafting patents and presenting results at conferences. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of materials science and engineering, membrane fabrication techniques, membrane characterization tools and separation processes. He/she will be detail-oriented, well-organized and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and have a minimum of five years? experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate . Excellent experimental and analytical skills relevant to the project (in particular membrane fabrication and characterization) are required. Candidates with demonstrated history of peer reviewed publications in a related area, along with prior expertise in materials science and analytical chemistry will be preferred.
This position will begin in March 2026 as a two-year contract, renewable depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 references, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: .
About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal, mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group), nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-research/naumov-group.html). The role will involve preparing, characterizing and testing new smart materials, at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solid-state physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties, such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects, process the data, and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students, such as capstone students or interns, and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, solid-state physics or chemistry, or materials solid-state chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties, and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Prof.Pan?e Naumov

• CV
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage:

For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) New York University Abu Dhabi are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group) The role will involve preparing characterizing and testing new smart materials at the intersection of materials science chemistry and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solidstate physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects process the data and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students such as capstone students or interns and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering solidstate physics or chemistry or materials solidstate chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Naumov

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal, mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group), nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-research/naumov-group.html). The role will involve preparing, characterizing and testing new smart materials, at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solid-state physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties, such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects, process the data, and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students, such as capstone students or interns, and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, solid-state physics or chemistry, or materials solid-state chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties, and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Prof.Pan?e Naumov

• CV
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage:

For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR:

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) New York University Abu Dhabi are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group) The role will involve preparing characterizing and testing new smart materials at the intersection of materials science chemistry and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solidstate physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects process the data and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students such as capstone students or interns and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering solidstate physics or chemistry or materials solidstate chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Naumov

Description

The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Scientist to work on Surface Chemistry of Implants and Fabrication of Polymer Medical Devices.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and researchers to enhance implant surface chemistry, improving biocompatibility and osteointegration. Responsibilities include surface modification of implants via plasma treatment, silanization, and specialty coatings for corrosion resistance, as well as developing polymeric lubricious coatings for catheters to reduce vascular injury during trans-catheterization.

The role involves characterizing surface modifications using microscopy techniques such as SEM and AFM, mapping nanomechanical properties like adhesion, friction, Young's modulus, and surface free energy, and developing polymeric medical devices based on clinical needs. Experience in polymer processing techniques, including extrusion, molding, and additive manufacturing, is required. The candidate will prepare ISO/ASTM test specimens, estimate glass transition temperatures via DMA, and develop osteoconductive implants for skull base surgery.

Additional duties include quantifying biomolecule adsorption on coatings with Quartz Crystal Microbalance, developing sustainable orthotic devices, co-developing industry-partnered medical devices, and assisting in intellectual property filings. The candidate will also collaborate on preparing technology documentation for industry translation.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science.

Preferred expertise includes:

• Surface analysis of materials
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Materials characterization
• Analytical skills

Application materials include a cover letter, CV with publications, research statement, and three references, all in PDF. For questions, contact Professor Pan e Naumov at

The position offers competitive terms, including housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications are accepted immediately until filled. Required submissions include a cover letter, CV, degree transcripts, a one-page research summary, and at least two recommendation letters in PDF.

Visit NYUAD Careers for application instructions.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with a comprehensive undergraduate program across Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. Part of NYU’s global network, NYUAD fosters international mobility and collaborative research, serving as a hub for scholarly activity in the Arab world and beyond.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity Employer. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

As a Lab Chemist, you will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests and experiments to analyze results and interpret data.

• Conduct laboratory tests and experiments, analyzing results and interpreting data.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods and procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and handle chemicals and reagents according to safety protocols.
• Document and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues or deviations in testing.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in laboratory techniques.
• Adhere to quality control and quality assurance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and safety standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory software and equipment.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.

Job Title: Research Scientist

We are seeking a skilled chemist to conduct laboratory tests and analyze chemical compounds, materials, and products.

• Design experiments to study the structure and properties of chemical compounds.
• Analyze data from laboratory experiments and prepare reports.
• Develop new testing methods or modify existing ones based on scientific literature.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks such as calibrating instruments and cleaning glassware.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry concepts, principles, and theories.
• Ability to operate advanced laboratory equipment such as spectroscopy and chromatography systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The annual salary is competitive, along with benefits including health insurance and paid leave. We welcome applications from qualified candidates.

This position is currently active.