Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemist | Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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End Date: 11 Feb 2025

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact.

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is a national research institute tasked with supporting Qatar in addressing its grand challenges related to energy, water, and environment.

QEERI with its experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians supported by its focused management and operations teams and working within its world-class indoor and outdoor facilities aims to make a lasting positive impact on Qatar and the region. The institute’s work is in line with the goals set forth by Qatar National Vision 2030 and is supported by the Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation (QF RDI).

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) seeks applications for the Senior Scientist position with a PhD in Analytical or Environmental Chemistry. The applicant must have strong expertise in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and the analysis of emerging contaminants in environmental matrices.

  • Lead studies on the fate and transport of emerging contaminants, including PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, pesticides, and other emerging contaminants.
  • Oversee projects monitoring human metabolites and environmental contaminants in wastewater.
  • Lead the application of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, including GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and HPLC.
  • Develop and validate high-resolution mass spectrometry methods.
  • Identify trace-level identification of PFAS, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, polyaliphatics, polyaromatics, micropollutants, and/or pesticides from various environmental matrices.
  • Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Facilitate regular interactions with research and industry partners to advance collaborative projects.
  • Provide support for the institute's special projects and key research initiatives, contributing to strategic goals.
  • Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory is a plus.

  • Candidate must have a PhD in organic, analytical, or environmental chemistry with 6+ years of experience and a strong publication record.
  • Excellent oral and written communication in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, including method development, sample preparation, and publication of research papers and reports.
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, quality processes, and adaptability to a multicultural environment.
  • Candidates must be willing to relocate permanently to Qatar.

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Additional documents may be solicited from short-listed candidates.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

HBKU offers an attractive compensation package that includes a tax-free salary and additional benefits such as an accommodation allowance, annual paid leave, and medical insurance.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining culturally and academically diverse staff of the highest caliber.