Research Associate

Overview

The National Water and Energy Center at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a Research Associate starting as soon as possible to work on a project in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). The role focuses on geotechnical site investigations, soil and groundwater assessment, infiltration testing, and providing geotechnical inputs for SUDS design, construction, and performance evaluation across multiple project phases.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geotechnical investigations; analyze soil and groundwater data; support infiltration-based SUDS design (e.g., permeable pavements and infiltration basins); provide construction-stage support; contribute to technical reports and design standards.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in geotechnical investigations and report...