Associate Professor in Arid Land Agriculture

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-212

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Associate Professor in Arid Land Agriculture (308440)

The Department of Arid land Agriculture seeks to fill a position at the level of Associate Professor with primary research and secondary teaching responsibilities in the area of Aquaponics (Aquaculture and Hydroponics).

The successful candidate must develop a competitive and internationally visible research program in Aquaculture and Hydroponics. The individual will manage, expand and advance aquaponic systems in the college and apply cutting edge developments for establishing a state-of-the-art facility for research, education and training. Capability to develop model systems for industry and small- scale farmers is desirable. Experience in technology transfer and extension activities will be an added advantage. The candidate will develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students, and maintain high level of research productivity.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a PhD in aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics or allied areas. Postdoctoral experience is desirable and industrial experience in aquaponics production is preferred. A proven track record of research as evident from extramural research funding and impactful publications is essential. Experience in graduate mentoring and undergraduate teaching is expected.

Preferred Qualification
Postdoctoral experience is desirable and industrial experience in aquaponics production is preferred. A proven track record of research as evident from extramural research funding and impactful publications is essential. Experience in graduate mentoring and undergraduate teaching is expected.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. UAEU offers excellent benefits in the form of tax-free salary, housing, health benefits, education allowance for children, paid summer break, and return ticket for the family once a year to country of permanent residence.

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.

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Associate salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 10,000

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