Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description
Research assistant position in Veterinary Anatomy and Surgery. The successful applicant will work within a research project for 2 years at the veterinary medicine department under the supervision of Dr. Ahmad Al Aiyan. The successful candidate will assist in implementing the work set out in the Research Grant Proposal" Anatomical, radiographic and ultrasonographic study of the thoracic and pelvic articulations of One-humped Camel (Camelus dromedarius)". This will involve sample collection from the abattoir, dissection and histological examination, synovial casting, radiography, ultrasound guided aspiration as well as ultrasonography. The researcher will play an active role in documentation and preparation of scientific publications.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor in veterinary medicine.
- Applicants must have a very strong command of English with very evident proficiency in scientific writing.

Preferred Qualification
- Master degree in Veterinary Medicine with experience in anatomy and ultrasonography fields.
- Strong background in anatomical dissection, histological examination and ultrasonography.
- An evident publication records in reputable journals related to the field.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- The applicant is expected to be dynamic and highly motivated to work independently and with others.

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.