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Job description / Role
Job Description
The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a position as assistant professor in climate change biology. We are seeking a colleague whose research focuses on the effect of climate change on ecosystems, but also other levels of biological organization. This may include research on biological feedback on climate change, mechanisms of species or ecosystems resilience to climate change, or adaptive process to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
- PhD in biology, ecology, environmental sciences or related fields
- Track-record of publications in the area of climate change biology
Preferred Qualification
- PhD in biology, ecology, environmental sciences or related fields
- Track-record of publications in the area of climate change biology
- Teaching skills
About the Company
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.
As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.
UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.