Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise to lead an innovative project focused on developing advanced solutions for textile wastewater treatment, contributing to sustainable practices and fostering collaboration between Pakistan and the UK. This role is part of a collaborative initiative between leading academic institutions and industry partners from both countries, where you will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the project's success.

The project aims to address the pressing challenge of wastewater management in the textile industry by developing innovative treatment technologies. It emphasizes sustainability and scalability, with potential applications across diverse industrial sectors. As the Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will be at the forefront of this effort, driving the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project that bridges academia and industry while addressing critical environmental challenges in one of the world's largest industrial sectors.

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