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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The successful candidate should have a strong background in spatial analysis with experience and interest in remote sensing and GIS new applications. The work procedure includes: collecting and analyzing of data; categorizing and establishing relationships among variety of variables, and conducting field visits. The RA appointment is for one year subject to renewal.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Master Degree in the field of geospatial science or related studies; record of publications, language and presentation skills; research skills; organizational skills; and willingness to adapt to continuous changes associated with research demands.

Preferred Qualification
M.Sc. in Geographic Information System (GIS)/Remote Sensing and related fields.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Programming, statistical analysis, GIS analysis/modeling, data integration, geocoding, and geomatics.

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

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