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Job description / Role
Job Description
The college of Information Technology at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) seeks one post-doctoral researcher to work in the project entitled " Blockchain technology in biobanks: patient empowerment and data access fairness". The selected candidates will be offered competitive salary, health benefits, support to travel for dissemination of research results, and substantial freedom to build a strong research profile of their own
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
The postdoc will be responsible for executing scientific research related to biomedical informatics. Background in data governance, semantic modelling, or data privacy are highly desired.
The applicant is required to have a PhD degree in Computer science, clinical/biomedical informatics, or related fields and must possess software development skills.
The candidate will be involved in research collaboration with internal and external partners therefore strong communication skills are required. His/her work will potentially lead to contributions in publications.
Preferred Qualification
Knowledge of cryptography, data privacy, cloud computing or blockchains is favoured.
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.