Research Assistant - Quantum Materials

University of Doha for Science and Technology UDST

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or master's in physics, Material Science and Engineering, or closely related disciplines from a reputable university. Successful candidates should possess a proven record of scholarly achievements and a demonstrated excellence in research. Proficiency in handling equipment's for characterization of materials is a requirement.

Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory, while proficiency in written and spoken Arabic is considered an advantageous asset.

Preferable research experiences

• Significant experience in material preparation and characterization

• A good publication record of the position-related papers published in peer-reviewed journals

• Ability to work effectively as a part of a multi-disciplinary research team, and to carry out independent individual research to meet project goals

• Advanced written and oral communication skills

• Experiences in scientific writing for preparation of scientific papers for publication and presentations for meetings and/or conferences

• Outstanding hands-on skills, computational and problem-solving skills, and a high level of analytical ability

• Ability to deal with various data collection, analysis, and interpretation

• Willingness to cooperate and support other researchers in the research lab

• Experience in working with a team of researchers and supervising undergraduate students

Skills

Proficiency in preparation of materials and characterization using state-of-the-art equipments.

Application procedure

The application should include the following:

1. CV which includes the following:

• A complete list of publications

• Previous research experiences

2. Two references who can be approached to write letters of reference/recommendation.