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Job description / Role
Job Description
Research associate position in the Integrative Agriculture Department of College of Food and Agriculture.
As an enthusiastic researcher you will join a collaborative team lead by faculty from Department of Integrative agriculture for one year. The research project required key Greenhouse and lab techniques and skills involved working with different hydroponic systems, plant growth follow up such as photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, stomatal conductivity, other plant tissue analysis such as analysis such as antioxidant/antibacterial analysis, microscopy, plant tissue culture/ microbial analysis techniques and the physiological mechanism for regulating these processes.
The project would suit a candidate with experience in horticulture, with strong lab skills and preferably experience in greenhouse production using hydroponic system. The position is going to start in May 2022. Please note the successful candidate must have at least Master's degree by thesis.
Documents required a full Curriculum vitae (Resume), with two recommendation letters and statements of research skills related to the research.
The candidate will have to work independently in the greenhouse and laboratory conditions and is expected to have very good writing skills (publication).
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
Master's Degree in Horticulture or plant science or related discipline.
Preferred Qualification
Master's Degree in Horticulture or related discipline with thesis on relevant topic of the project (preferable).
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.