Employer Information
The Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi
Job Title
Lab Engineer - Chemical Engineering
Job Detail
Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Engineer

Category: Chemical Engineering

Posted: 2008-03-24

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description & Requirement
Position Description:
The Petroleum Institute of Abu Dhabi has an opening for a Lab Engineer in the Chemical Engineering Program. The successful candidate will primarily assist with the maintenance of equipment for undergraduate laboratory courses related to junior-level physical chemistry and transport courses (fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer) and senior-level reaction engineering and process control. He/she may also be involved in maintaining equipment for research projects.

Responsibilities:
Assisting with or leading laboratory practical sessions including HSE issues; routine maintenance and modification of laboratories and experimental equipment; preparing equipment for lab sections and measurements; organizing and cataloging lab and sample materials; other support duties as required.

Qualifications/other required skills:
Candidates with a M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering or a closely-related field are preferred, but outstanding experienced candidates from similar positions with a B.Sc. degree will be considered. The successful candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills in English. Other factors include experience conducting lab practicals; skill in computers; skill with electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment; strong interpersonal skills; independent worker, organized, team player.

Salary / Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. The UAE levies no income taxes.

To Apply:
Interested qualified candidates: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until an appointment is made. Application materials must include (1) a letter of interest, which includes a statement of the applicant's qualifications for the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) names, email and business addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. Submissions are via e-mail and should be sent to The Recruiting Coordinator at The Petroleum Institute (recruiting-coordinator@pi.ac.ae). Submission of materials as an MS Word or PDF attachment is strongly
encouraged.

Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, indicating their timeframe availability.

Application:
Postal Address: Faculty Recruitment Coordinator
Executive Director Office
The Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi
P.O. Box 2533
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Phone: 971 2 508 5377
Fax: 971 2 508 5200
Email Address: recruiting-coordinator@pi.ac.ae

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