Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description

The App Factory lab at the College of Information Technology in the United Arab Emirates University is looking for a Senior Developer to join our first core team members.
• The role requires strong architectural, programming and documentation skills.
• Besides technical skills, the candidate is expected to be a Self-Starter with good written and communication skills.
• The candidate for this position should preferably have a degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering or any related field, have excellent analytical and programming skills.
• The applicant should be highly motivated to engage in research, be capable of working independently and open to exploratory work which may demand to change directions and picking up new skills on the go as required.
• It is desirable for the candidate to possess excellent mobile, web and desktop programming skills and have good knowledge about new challenges in information technology.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• 5+ years of Android application development with extensive knowledge about Java, collections, algorithms and well-known application frameworks.
• Excellent experience in Android Java, Node JS, jQuery, PHP backend, AJAX, MySQL, SQLite, CSS, HTML.
• Experience of Training and Teaching is an advantage.
• Experience of Embedded Device Programming and digital design is an advantage.
• Experience of team leader is an advantage

Preferred Qualification
• Web master and mobile Application expert

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.