Job Title Temporary Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Qatar Campus RVACANT Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Doha, Ad Dawhah Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who we are The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital. What we want The Temporary Research Associate will evaluate the role of microplastics (MP) /Nanoplastics (NP) in wettability alteration of the porous media by conducting a series of experiments. The responsibilities include performing coreflood tests on customized porous media and assessing wettability alteration through contact angle measurements. Image analysis using X-Ray micro computed tomography (CT) will be performed to visualize fluid flow patterns, air-liquid interfaces, and alteration in porous media properties such as porosity and permeability. In addition, this position will be responsible for data analysis, reporting, and presenting the results in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. What you need to know Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding Required Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in relevant field + Two years of related professional experience Preferred Qualifications + Preferably to have education and experience relevant to the job description. + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Job Responsbilities + Image Analysist: Image analysis using X-Ray micro- computed tomography (CT) for observing fluid flow patterns, air-liquid interfaces, and changes in porous media properties such as porosity and permeability in presence of microplastics (MP) /Nanoplastics (NP). + Experimentation: Performing Coreflood experiments to inject microplastics (MP) /Nanoplastics (NP) of varying size and hydrophobicity into a variety of porous media and assessing wettability alteration through contact angle measurements. + Data Analysis: Data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results in the form of reports, journal articles, and via presentations in international conferences. + Research Fabrication: Characterization and fabrication of microplastics (MP) /Nanoplastics (NP) and porous media Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. 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