Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant (RA) position at the National Water and Energy Center (NWEC) with the United Arab Emirates University. The RA will carry out mathematical modelling and experiments in the area of renewable energy. Additional job responsibilities may include administrative duties as well as maintenance of the lab as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Highly motivated candidates with academic background in engineering (electrical/mechanical engineering) are invited to apply for this position. The candidate should be willing to spend significant time working on a computer or in the lab.

Requirements

Preferred Qualification
Bachelor degree in Engineering (mechanical or chemical or electrical)

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Interest in renewable energy, good mathematical aptitude and communication skills, general laboratory experience, experience in using MATLAB and ANSYS Workbench, willingness to learn on the job, ability to work independently as well as in a team, commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace

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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Research Assistant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience