Research Associate- Upcycling of plastic and electronic waste to formulate glass-reinforced filaments for 3D printing

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies.  Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The Applied Research, Innovation and Economic Development Directorate invites applications for the position of Research Associate to work on of the UDST Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project in collaboration with Qatar Shell Research & Technology Centre.

The selected candidate will contribute to the development 3D printing filaments from recycled materials to formulate glass reinforced 3D printed parts with superior properties for the oil and gas industry. This will include material extraction from recycled components, material formulation, process tuning for filament extrusion/printing in addition to material characterisation and product design to demonstrate the capabilities of the developed filaments.

The associate will develop a detailed workplan from the project proposal and will be responsible to arrange weekly meetings which includes project partners, in addition to conducting experimental work at different sites of the project partners facilities to fulfil the project aims.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a minimum of master’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing or material science with minimum of 3 years of professional experience in academia or industry working on projects related to developing multidisciplinary systems which include process development and material formulation.

Skills

The candidate must have strong attainment of skills to learn in new fields, and should be willing to obtain and develop commercial, administrative and management skills. The candidate should have hands-on experience with filament extrusion and/or plastic recycling technologies. Experience with mechanical testing equipment and material characterization is essential. The successful candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in addition to strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Application procedure

The application should be in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-file, as below. 

1. CV and Cover Letter

• Clear education and work experience details.
• Previous research experiences
• Two references who can be approached to write letters of reference/recommendation

Cover letter: where you:

• Introduce yourself.
• Relate your qualifications, experience, and skills with the job requirements.
• Describe your future goals and future research focus.