Research Assistant in Horticultural Plant Production

Job description / Role

<b>Job Description</b>
The successful candidate will work as Research Assistant in the ASPIRE Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands. This institute features a comprehensive and highly interdisciplinary R&D program and provides an international collaboration platform for researchers and stakeholders of the public and private food and agricultural sector. It strives to generate knowledge and technological innovation in support of food security in the UAE and other arid environments of the world.
As part of one of its research themes, the institute is aiming at developing innovative technologies for the integration of horticultural crop production into urban buildings and public parks. To support this research, we are seeking to hire an ambitious young researcher in the field of horticulture.
The successful candidate is expected to work independently and as part of an international and interdisciplinary team on experiments in the laboratory, greenhouse, or open field. Experience with the handling of soilless production systems, as well as fruit and vegetable cultivation is of great advantage. We further appreciate interest in horticultural production technologies, such as environmental control, lighting systems and automation.
Expected is a repertoire of established analytical methods in the field of biochemical and physiological plant analysis, plus the proven ability to prepare manuscripts for publication in impacted international research journals.
Working place is the campus of the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, including its experimental stations. The position is for a period of nine months, with the possibility of extension on an annual basis.<b>Minimum Qualification</b>
Master's degree in the field of horticulture, agriculture, plant sciences, or a related discipline.<b>Preferred Qualification</b>
Master's degree in the field of horticulture, agriculture, plant sciences, or a related discipline with working experience.<b>Expected Skills/Rank/Experience</b>
Working experience in the field of fruit and vegetable production.

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.