Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Description
• The Biology Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invite applications for a Research Associate to develop and apply satellite remote sensing for retrieve ecological and hydrological parameters.
• The remote sensing derived climate and environmental parameters will be used to investigate terrestrial ecosystem impacts in response to hydro-climate variability, environmental and climate constraints.
• The candidate will be expected to use in-site, remote sensing data records, and ecosystem modelling, and develop their own research within the overall project framework.

• The duties for the position will include digital image processing and integration of multi-sensor and multi-scale satellite remote sensing (e.g., MODIS, SMAP, and Landsat) and other geospatial data for extracting vegetation index, vegetation phenology metrics, gross primary productivity, evapotranspiration, SIF, soil moisture, surface temperature, and freeze/thaw metrics; fieldworks for measuring plant phenology, soil moisture, soil temperature, and vegetation biophysical parameters; writing scientific papers and publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals; giving presentations on research findings.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
• A MS or PhD in environmental science, biology, eco-hydrology, remote sensing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of remote sensing fundamentals, including satellite optical-infrared, and microwave remote sensing.
• Digital image processing and analysis using RS/GIS software environments.
• Programming ability in IDL, C/C++, R or, preferably, Python.
• Experience in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others in a large interdisciplinary research group.

Preferred Qualification
• PhD preferred.
• Proficiency in conducting independent scientific research and demonstrated ability to publish in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
• Understanding of numerical methods for data integration and analysis, including machine learning.
• Interest in research on climate and environmental change impacts on the dryland ecosystem.
• Experience in ecosystem process modeling.
• Experience in conducting fieldwork is also desired.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
• Satellite remote sensing data integration and analysis.

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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Associate salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 8,000

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