The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) seeks applications for an Enrollment Coach for the Abdulla Al Ghurair Hub for Digital Teaching and Learning. The Enrollment Coach, under the direction of the Outreach and Recruitment Officer, will be responsible for the targeting and recruitment of prospective students in MSFEA’s online programs.
The Enrollment Coach is responsible for (i) following up on leads (ii) gathering, managing, and prioritizing market / prospective leads requirements; (iii) working closely with the program managers, enrollment coaches, marketing, and support to meet objectives; (iv) contribute to developing industry partnerships.
Marketing & Content Coordinator - The Abdulla Al Ghurair Hub for Digital Teaching and Learning
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Abdulla Al Ghurair Hub for Digital Teaching and Learning at MSFEA, AUB seeks applications for a marketing & content coordinator with proven experience in marketing and content creation across multiple platforms and content creation.
Main Duties
Reporting to the marketing and communications officer, the marketing & content coordinator will coordinate marketing activities across Hub programs while developing high-quality digital content that communicates program values clearly and effectively. The role requires strong organization, collaboration, storytelling and writing skills to support integrated marketing campaigns aligned with Hub’s overall strategy and brand.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor monthly content calendars across the Hub’s digital channels (Meta, LinkedIn, Email Marketing, Website), ensuring consistent, audience-focused messaging aligned with program timelines and enrollment targets.
- Create, write, and publish high-quality digital content across platforms including social media posts, email campaigns, landing pages, blogs, podcasts, videos, and program storytelling that supports outreach, lead generation, and enrollment objectives.
- Develop compelling copywriting assets, including ad copy, email copy, campaign messaging, and video scripts aligned with the Hub’s brand voice, value propositions, and conversion goals.
- Apply strong understanding of audience personas and buyer journey stages (awareness → consideration → conversion) to build effective content funnels and messaging frameworks that clearly position programs and drive measurable results.
- Support the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across paid and organic channels in coordination with program stakeholders.
- Create, review and validate all campaign content and assets (social media posts, factsheets, webpages, creatives) before publishing to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
- Monitor and optimize website performance metrics (traffic sources, bounce rate, time on page, conversion rate) using tools such as Google Analytics and Search Console, ensuring content and landing pages effectively support lead generation and enrollment goals.
- Apply SEO best practices in content creation and website updates, including keyword research, on-page optimization, meta descriptions, internal linking, and content structuring to improve organic visibility and search rankings.
- Track engagement and performance metrics, contribute to reporting, and recommend data-driven improvements to content formats and messaging strategies.
- Coordinate with designers, recruiters, and external partners to ensure timely and effective campaign execution.
- Maintain organized documentation and archives of campaign materials, trackers, and performance insights.
- Stay up to date with emerging content trends, digital communication tools, and best practices in storytelling and audience engagement.
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Education, or a related field. Graduate education is a plus.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in marketing coordination, content creation, or digital communication. Experience in higher education is a plus.
- Strong English writing and communication skills.
- Experience creating social media and digital content.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Knowledge in HTML, CMS (such as SharePoint, WordPress), automated email systems (such as MailChimp), CRM understanding (such as Salesforce, Pardot) are a plus.
- Good understanding of: Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Optimization, Email marketing, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Solutions Marketing, Vertical Marketing, Journey marketing and Collateral Development.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter explaining why they would like to join and a CV to
marcom-aghub@aub.edu.lb. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Full-Time Research Assistant / Project Manager - The Humanitarian Engineering Initiative (HEI)
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Humanitarian Engineering Initiative (HEI), a partnership between the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant (Project Manager). This vacancy is launched in the framework of the MEDAIGENCY project funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXTMED Programme. The successful candidate will coordinate project execution across work packages, support transnational consortium management, oversee events and reporting, track deliverables, timelines, budgets, and risks, and contribute directly to technical implementation, adoption, and sustainability activities. The Project Manager will work closely with the PI, co-PIs, consortium partners, communication manager, compliance officer, financial officer, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
A. Administrative Tasks
- Prepare, plan and implement events (Steering Committee Meetings, Stakeholder Board Meetings, Ethics Advisory Board Meetings, matchmaking events, recruitment forums, hybrid hackathons, capacity building events, demo shows, workshops)
- Plan and manage local events.
- Reserve locations.
- Select and communicate with catering services (+ procurement).
- Purchase needed material.
- Communicate and coordinate with partners.
- Develop schedule and plan
- Assist with travel plans and local reservations (if needed)
- Engage in meeting material development
- Plan and Coordinate AUB personnel travel plans.
- Handle reservations
- Follow up on financials
- Supervise reporting, financial management and final evaluation report (with Compliance Officer).
- Assist in narrative and financial reports
- Maintain internal budget tabulation
- Develop and maintain organizational chart, contacts database, task planning and quality monitoring.
- Coordinate with partners
- Coordinate with consultants
- Coordinate with associate partners
- Coordinate with communications manager and support comms activities
- Identify any issues or risks, propose mitigation measures (supervise Risk Management Plan)
- Ensure and track project progress and manage deliverables
- Maintain timeline of deliverables and tasks (Gantt Chart)
- Establish regular and periodic meetings, follow-ups and recaps
- Track technical indicators (supervise Monitoring Plan)
B. Technical Tasks
- Intervene in project phases as needed.
- Context assessment.
- Technology identification and matching.
- Technology customization process tracking.
- Technology testing and piloting.
- Testing result analysis.
- Capacity building programs development.
- Capacity building programs implementation.
- Adoption, sustainability and institutionalization plans development.
- Adoption-agreement negotiations and signature (including outreach and connection with adoption partners).
- Prepare for technical events.
- Steering Committee Meetings.
- Stakeholder Board Meetings.
- Ethics Advisory Board Meetings.
- Match-making events.
- Recruitment forums.
- Hackathons.
- Capacity building events.
- Demo shows (incl. Seminars).
- Workshops.
- Form Ethics Advisory Board.
- Contact and recruit members.
- Communicate and follow up as needed.
- Identify and apply for tech certifications.
- Develop Publications.
Skills/Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Management, Engineering, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management.
- Prior experience managing EU-funded, international, or transnational projects (Desirable).
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- A complete curriculum vitaeA statement of interest highlighting relevant experience.
- Contact information for two referees familiar with the applicant's background and skills.
- Applications should be sent via email to medaigency@aub.edu.lb. Please use the following subject line: “MEDAIGENCY_PM_Name-FamilyName".
- Duration of contract: 1 year (including a three-month probation period); renewable for another year and a half.
- Start date: May 1 2026 (tentative).
- Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon.
- Contract duration within project: Until August 18, 2028.
Application deadline: 1 month from the date of announcement. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Research Graduate Assistant - Upcycling Discarded Fishing Nets into High-Performance Water Filtration
Membranes
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB)
invites applications for a Research Graduate Assistant (RGA) position at the Master’s level for a funded research
project.
The project focuses on the upcycling of discarded polyamide-6 (PA6) fishing nets into high-performance
microfiltration membranes using the Non-Solvent Induced Phase Separation (NIPS) technique. The research
integrates polymer processing, materials characterization, mechanical testing, and membrane performance
evaluation to develop sustainable water-filtration solutions.
The selected graduate student will work closely with the PI and a multidisciplinary research team on membrane
fabrication optimization, advanced material characterization, and filtration performance validation.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Graduate Assistant will:
- Fabricate PA6 membranes from recycled fishing nets using the NIPS technique.
- Conduct structural, thermal, and mechanical characterization (SEM, FTIR, TGA, tensile testing, etc.).
- Perform porometry, water flux measurements, contact angle analysis, and filtration tests.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to establish structure–property relationships.
- Maintain proper documentation of experimental protocols and results.
- Assist in preparing journal manuscripts, conference papers, and funding proposals.
- Present research progress in internal meetings and academic forums.
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants should:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a
closely related field.
- Be admitted (or eligible for admission) to a Master’s program at AUB.
- Have good understanding of polymer science, materials characterization, or membrane technologies.
- Demonstrate solid laboratory skills and experience with experimental research.
- Have some experience in synthesis,
- Polymer processing and solution casting
- Membrane fabrication (e.g., NIPS method)
- Mechanical testing (tensile, flexural, impact)
- SEM, FTIR, DSC, TGA, or related characterization techniques
- Filtration testing and performance evaluation
- Possess strong data analysis and technical writing skills.
- Be highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently within a research team.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send an email with the subject line:
“Application – Master’s RGA Position: PA6
Filtration Membranes” to: Dr. Mohammad Harb (
Mh243@aub.edu.lb)
The application should include:
- CV
- Brief cover letter (max. 1 page) describing research interests and relevant experience
- Academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this stage)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Research Assistant – Intelligent Textile Sorting & Automation
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant (RA) position for 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding.
The RA will work on a pilot project focused on automated textile sorting as part of a broader circular waste management initiative. The project combines hyperspectral imaging (HSI), machine learning, and robotics to develop a compact, decentralized textile-sorting system suitable for urban micro-hubs and low-infrastructure settings.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students from engineering and environmental disciplines and will be actively involved in experiments, data analysis, and system integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and execution of textile imaging experiments using hyperspectral and RGB systems.
- Prepare and manage textile samples; conduct controlled data acquisition and maintain datasets.
- Perform data pre-processing (filtering, normalization, feature extraction) and contribute to labeling by fiber type and condition.
- Implement, train, and evaluate machine-learning models for multi-level textile classification.
- Contribute to the integration of classification outputs with a robotic / conveyor-based sorting system.
- Document procedures, maintain code repositories, and assist in preparing internal reports and publications.
Skills/Qualifications
Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field.
Have strong programming skills in Python, including experience with deep-learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras.
Show good experimental and lab skills, with the ability to work with cameras, sensors, and basic electromechanical setups.
Familiarity with the Robot Operating System (ROS) is a plus.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send an email to Samir Mustapha
sm154@aub.edu.lb with the subject title: “Application – RA Position: Intelligent Textile Sorting”.
The application should include:
- An updated CV
- A brief cover letter (max. 1 page) describing motivation and relevant experience
- Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at this stage)
- Names and contact details of two referees
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Financial Assistant
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)
American University of Beirut
Overview
The Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) seeks applications for a Financial Assistant handle and monitor Oracle requests, including requisitions, purchase orders, and other service requests. The role ensures accuracy and compliance with university policies, coordinates with relevant offices to secure approvals and resolve issues, and maintains clear communication with departments and faculty to ensure timely processing.
Key Responsibilities
Places Oracle requisitions requested by the Departments, faculty members, and units under the MSFEA Dean's Office.
Oversees and ensures proper handling of expense reports.
Monitors and processes travel-related expenses and reimbursement requests.
Acts as the main liaison for travel-related inquiries.
Coordinates with different departments and units within AUB to resolve issues and follow up on requests.
Ensures timely processing and approvals of reimbursements, especially those related to travel logistics.
Processes various Oracle-related requisitions such as: I-Expense, Travel, Reimbursement, Direct Pay, SWS, and Express Buy.
Works closely with the Financial Operations Officer at MSFEA and other extended offices such as Comptroller's, Procurement, and travel office to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Performs other similar or related duties as requested.
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, experience is a plus in related work
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks successfully.
Ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively.
Good familiarity with commonly used word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
Familiarity with Oracle, iProcurement, and AUB financial regulations and rules is regarded as an asset.
Proficiency in English
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send a cover letter explaining why they would like to join and a CV to sj42@aub.edu.lb with the email subject “MSFEA Dean's Office – Finance Assistant". Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.