Assistant/Associate Professor in Materials Sciences - Jobs in Doha, Qatar

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College/Department ProfileQatar University Profile:Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.College Profile:The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature and Linguistics, Arabic Language, Mass Communication, History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, International Affairs, Policy, Planning and Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs, which are M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, M.A. in Gulf Studies, M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, M.Sc. in Materials Science and Technology, and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics. In addition to a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Gulf Studies. Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers. Also, there are two established research centers namely the Center for Sustainable Development and the Gulf Studies Center.It is worth mentioning that as members of Qatar University, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure internal and external funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit reaching up to 1 million project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.Duties & Responsibilities.Teach different Materials Science graduate courses, such as, material principles and characterization, functional properties of materials, mechanics of materials, and advanced materials and composites..Teach Physics undergraduate courses, such as thermodynamics, and solid state physics..Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in study, research, outreach, and professional development..Contribute in various committees at the department, college, and university levels and provide services to the University, profession, and community..Contribute to the research profile of the department and college through research activities, research grants, publications, collaborations with faculty within and across departments, industry, and worldwide researchers and institutions..Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.Duties & Responsibilities.Teach different Materials Science graduate courses, such as, material principles and characterization, functional properties of materials, mechanics of materials, and advanced materials and composites..Teach Physics undergraduate courses, such as thermodynamics, and solid state physics..Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in study, research, outreach, and professional development..Contribute in various committees at the department, college, and university levels and provide services to the University, profession, and community..Contribute to the research profile of the department and college through research activities, research grants, publications, collaborations with faculty within and across departments, industry, and worldwide researchers and institutions..Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.Required DocumentsAcademic:1.Cover letter.2.Current Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:.Years of experience after Ph.D..Major and specialization/concentration.H-index, total citations, Google Scholar link, ORCID number..The number of publications in Q1 journals in the last 5 years..The number of publications in Q2 journals in the last 5 years..The number of publications in Q3 journals in the last 5 years..The number of publications in Q4 journals in the last 5 years..The number of publications in non-indexed journals..The number of published books..The number of published chapters of books..The number of Graduate Students supervised and the role..Awards and Grants (with the role and budget amount).3. Teaching, research, and service philosophy.4. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephone numbers).5. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no coursework was completed, a copy of the certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).6. Any additional documentation deemed relevant to the application.BenefitsAcademic:

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Educational allowance for candidates children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
6. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. End-of-contract indemnity.

Keyskills :
Research Leadership Staff mechanics of materials Teaching Thermodynamics Physics Faculty materials science Professional Development committees solid state physics Publications Mentoring

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Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.