Research Assistant (Veterinary Parasitology)

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: RP749-1315

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant with experience in classical and molecular techniques applied to arthropods and biological (blood, tissue, fecal, etc.) samples. The candidate is expected to contribute significantly to our research team focusing on parasitological, pathological and diagnostic aspects of the camel nasal bot fly infection.

Selected candidate will assist the principal investigator in the field and laboratory research activities, including sample collection, sample preparation in the laboratory, morphological and molecular identification of samples, data analysis etc.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Bachelor of Animal Science (BVSc), or Bachelor degree from another relevant field.
Successful candidate must have some work/training experience after completing the first degree (e.g., bachelor). A postgraduate degree (MSc degree) in the relevant field is a plus.

Preferred Qualification
Bachelor degree in a relevant lab-based specialization, and work experience in a laboratory setting. Applicants with a proven experience in entomology and molecular techniques, including PCR and real-time PCR, will be preferred.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Essential skills include previous research experience with arthropod species and/or molecular techniques, attention to detail, data collection and accurate record-keeping, a flexible attitude to work, being proactive and willing to learn new skills.

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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