United Arab Emirates University offers PhD studentship positions in its Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering. Successful candidates contribute to processing and developing polymeric and composite materials for antimicrobial applications.
The work is based at UAEU in Al Ain and requires acceptance into the university’s PhD program in Chemical Engineering. Experience in polymers and polymerization, 3D printing, synthesis and materials characterization is considered an advantage.
Benefits & funding
- A successful candidate may receive four years of support comprising a stipend, full tuition-fee waiver and health insurance.
- UAEU states that scholarships, fellowships and assistantships depend on available budget, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an award.
Eligibility
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and gain admission to UAEU’s PhD program in Chemical Engineering.
- Meet the position notice’s academic threshold: at least 3.0 out of 4.0 with an MSc, or 3.7 out of 4.0 with a BSc.
- Have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 and provide two recommendation letters.
- A strong background in the project areas and technical skills across chemical engineering are expected; experience in polymers, polymerization, 3D printing, synthesis or materials characterization is advantageous.
- The official notice states no nationality or residency restriction.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a CV that documents relevant academic training, research and technical experience.
- 2Email the CV to hassana@uaeu.ac.ae for consideration for the studentship.
- 3Apply online for admission to UAEU’s PhD program in Chemical Engineering, since studentship candidates must be accepted into that program.
- 4Provide the graduate-admission documents required by UAEU, including degree and transcript copies, degree recognition where applicable, English-proficiency evidence, two recommendation letters, a CV, identity documents and a personal photo.
Program timeline
Application deadline
No date is stated in the official position notice.
Support period
Up to four years after acceptance, subject to UAEU support and budget availability.