Postdoctoral Researcher - Water & Environmental Sustainability
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- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Water & Environmental Sustainability
Saudi Arabia
About the Role
A research-focused postdoctoral position driving applied, interdisciplinary work in water security, environmental protection, climate resilience, and circular economy — aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct high-quality research in smart water management, desalination, pollution control, and climate resilience
* Apply advanced tools including LCA, TEA, AI/ML, GIS, and remote sensing
* Support grant writing, project reporting, and funding compliance
* Engage with industry and government stakeholders on applied solutions
* Mentor graduate and undergraduate research students
* Organize workshops, seminars, and executive training programs
* Contribute to lab operations and research infrastructure
Required Qualifications
* PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Chemical Engineering, Climate Science, or a related field
* Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
* Expertise in one or more of: LCA/TEA, smart water systems, pollution control, climate resilience, or digital environmental monitoring
* Strong analytical, quantitative, and data modelling skills
Preferred Experience
* GIS, remote sensing, or data-driven decision support
* Grant proposal writing and funded project coordination
* Student supervision experience
Benefits
* Competitive tax-free salary
* Accommodation or housing allowance
* Medical insurance
* Annual paid leave
* Annual round-trip airfare to home country
* End-of-contract benefits
Saudi Arabia
About the Role
A research-focused postdoctoral position driving applied, interdisciplinary work in water security, environmental protection, climate resilience, and circular economy — aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct high-quality research in smart water management, desalination, pollution control, and climate resilience
* Apply advanced tools including LCA, TEA, AI/ML, GIS, and remote sensing
* Support grant writing, project reporting, and funding compliance
* Engage with industry and government stakeholders on applied solutions
* Mentor graduate and undergraduate research students
* Organize workshops, seminars, and executive training programs
* Contribute to lab operations and research infrastructure
Required Qualifications
* PhD in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Chemical Engineering, Climate Science, or a related field
* Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals
* Expertise in one or more of: LCA/TEA, smart water systems, pollution control, climate resilience, or digital environmental monitoring
* Strong analytical, quantitative, and data modelling skills
Preferred Experience
* GIS, remote sensing, or data-driven decision support
* Grant proposal writing and funded project coordination
* Student supervision experience
Benefits
* Competitive tax-free salary
* Accommodation or housing allowance
* Medical insurance
* Annual paid leave
* Annual round-trip airfare to home country
* End-of-contract benefits
Job number 3612494
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