Research Assistant (Bionanotechnology)

Job description / Role

Job Description
The Electrical and Communications Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the field of signal processing. The research assistant should have strong knowledge of programing in MATLAB.

The candidate should be able to apply the concepts and techniques of electrical and communications engineering to the fields of genomics and computational biology. The preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in programming in MATLAB and have a master's degree in relevant field

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
An appropriate educational degree (at least BSc. Or master's degree in electrical engineering) supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:
- Skilled in programing in MATLAB. Python is a plus.
- Ability to apply the basic concepts of electrical and communication engineering to the different case scenarios, for example, for the interpretation and understanding of information flow in biological systems such as gene expression.
- Good technical writing skills
- Very good level speaking and writing in English.
- Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role.

Preferred Qualification
- Ability to conduct a research and write research papers.
- Be adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands

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.