Job Purpose
To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.
Since the Postdoctoral, experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries their best to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
Perform laboratory and field experiments, including integral and separate-effect experiments, to describe retention/transport of radionuclides in the surface and transfer factors of radionuclides in representative plants.
Obtain experimental parameters describing the retention/migration of radionuclides in the environment.
Study the sorption equilibriums, rock characterization, waters characterization, soils characterization, soil/plant Interaction, and the transfer properties of radionuclides of interests in an area of interest.
Assess radionuclide transport in a range of surface water and shallow groundwater systems at tracing the migration of radionuclides in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Assist transport modeling in assessments of the radiological impact of a geological repository for radioactive wastes.
Analyze model outputs together with the experimental data, available from literature, to generate scientific results and science-based recommendations.
To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
To produce research reports and publications as required by the funding body and for dissemination to the wider academic community.
To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the actively.
Develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the research group activities.
Operational Responsibilities
In this project, experiments will be performed to understand the environmental impact of radionuclides produced by fission and neutron capture reactions occurring in nuclear reactors. The environmental impact, an important aspect of the safety case demonstration, involves the radionuclides transfer (surface, underground) in the near- and the far-field and their attempt of the human being via the food chain and drinking water. Also, understanding radionuclides fate in the environment is valuable to the field of radioactive waste management, another critical matter of the success of a nuclear energy program. The radioactive waste disposal implies the interactions of radionuclides and geosphere under surface (mid- and low-level short life waste disposal) and deep geological conditions (e.g. high-level long life waste disposal). The objectives of the project are to obtain experimental parameters describing the retention/migration of radionuclides in the environment that ultimately will be used for modelling.
Interested candidates should send their CV and a detailed cover letter to: ahmed.alkaabi@ku.ac.ae
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
A PhD degree in Geochemistry/Radiochemistry or a closely related discipline.
Strong expertise in radiological, chemical and physical characterization of the surface retention/transport of radionuclides in the surface, and transfer factors to plants.
Good expertise in batch sorption, percolation, and diffusion experiments.
High motivation and a solid desire to actively participate in experiments and numerical modelling as well as to propose and undertake initiatives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills to work effectively within a scientifically diverse team.
Ability to successfully report and publish research results in Q1 journals.
Good knowledge of nuclear power plants is desired but not required.
Good programming skills with C/C++, Python and Fortran are desired but not required.
Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).
Primary Location: KUK – Khalifa University
Job: Post Doctoral Fellow
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
As part of a major initiative to strengthen its research in marine science, the Marine Science Program (MarS) in the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at KAUST is seeking to expand research, higher education and innovations in the field of Big Data Modelling and Integration. Applications for a faculty position (Open Rank: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) are invited from highly competitive candidates eager to pursue innovative research addressing fundamental questions and developing cutting–edge technologies for application in marine systems.
We are especially interested in applications from high-caliber scientists who take advantage of KAUST’s unique access to the Red Sea and have expertise in development of modelling and integration framework for biological, physical and chemical big data for smart ocean; establishing methods for modelling organismal and systemic networks in the marine whole ecosystem, from microbiomes to large animals and megafauna, and their integration with marine environmental big data.
Besides establishing world-class research program, successful candidate expected to build a strong teaching program in the Marine Science Program and to develop inter- and multidisciplinary collaborations within the Marine Science Program and the BESE, and across divisions, Research Centers and initiatives at KAUST.
The position will remain open until filled.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top international faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play, and offers superb research facilities, with guaranteed baseline research funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities and internationally competitive salaries. Few, if any, other universities offer the same combination of access to diverse tropical marine habitats and world-class laboratory facilities.
For more information about KAUST, please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa. More information about the BESE Division and the Marine Science Program is available at http://bese.kaust.edu.sa.
Application Instructions
To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:
Cover letter introducing your candidacy, and explicitly stating both the position and the rank. The rank must be consistent with the candidate’s experience.
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list.
Research Statement (5 pages maximum).
Teaching Statement (2 pages maximum) including teaching philosophy and an outline of 1-2 planned graduate teaching course(s).
Names and contact information for at least 4 references. Referees should have positions in academic or industrial research laboratories. In the case of Associate and Full Professor applications, the referees should be of a rank higher or equivalent to that of the candidate.
Copies of most relevant publications (Maximum of five).
Job Description
The Environmental and Geophysical Sciences (ENGEOS) Lab at Khalifa University seeks to hire a Research Associate experienced in Climate and Atmoshperic sciences to support the lab activities and capabilities in this domain. The position requires advanced skills in modelling and data assimilation techniques. The candidate will be willing to cross disciplines and support ENGEOS lab needs in climate science, weather and numerical modelling. Successful applicants have a proven capability to propose new solutions to meet the scientific research requirements in an efficeint way.
Similarly, the candidate will be willing to actively learn new techniques that enhance the Lab research and technical portfolio. In particular, advanced data visualization, satellite data processing, machine learning, advanced 3D visualization and mapping, inverse modeling, data assimilation and code optimization are central to ENGEOS lab current and future needs.
3. Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
To undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
To produce research publications and disseminate results to the wider academic community.
To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research lab.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the research group activities.
To advance and foster ENGEOS lab capabilities in Climate and Atmospheric modelling for applications in Earth and climate sciences.
To collaborate with ENGEOS team members and support staff as appropriate.
To attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the research group activities.
Operational Responsibilities
Implement numerical models using the university HPC and conduct numerical simulations.
Simulate weather processes using state-of-the-art numerical models.
Improve numerical models’ accuracy in simulating atmospheric dynamics and composition.
Analyze model outputs together with the available observations to generate scientific results, papers and science-based recommendations.
Produce high-quality figures and data analytics.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervision of students in coordination with the Lab head.
Qualifications
4. Qualifications,
Experience & Person Specification
Required Qualifications
A Master degree in Climate/Atmospheric/Environmental Sciences or a closely related discipline.
Strong coding and programming skills.
Advanced skills in modelling and data processing.
Required Experience
Research experience in a relevant subject area.
Experience (more than 3 years) in numerical modelling,
Experience in running regional and global numerical modeling,
Experience in analyzing numerical model outputs,
Experience in advanced satellite data analysis,
Familiarity with satellite remote sensing techniques with applications to the environments.
Experience in writing research papers and developing high-quality presentations.
Experience in working in a research-team environment.
Required Skills
Advanced numerical modelling skills,
Advanced data assimilation and programming skills,
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Personal Qualities
A proven ability to well integrate in a diverse work environment.
Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
Focused, well organized and proven problem-solving skills.
Proactive, independent with a positive attitude.
A committed team-player, flexible and adaptive.
A clear commitment to contributing to the research environment of the research group.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda.
Ability to manage the workload, prioritize time and identify key issues.
Scientific creativity and problem-solving skills are essential.
5. To Apply
For consideration, applicants need to apply through the university website by submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full list of professional achievements and publications, a statement of work highlighting past and current experiences and at least two letters of reference, all in PDF format.
Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).
Primary Location: KUK – Khalifa University
Job: Research Associate
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Job Posting Title: IRC22649
Job Title: Teaching Assistant in Biological Sciences
Organization Name: Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body. It is one of the top Public universities in Doha, Qatar. It is ranked #224 in QS Global World Rankings 2022. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar.
College Profile:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics, Arabic Language, Humanities, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication , Psychology, Policy, Planning & Development, Mathematics, Statistics & Physics, Chemistry, Biological & Environmental Sciences, and Material Sciences. The College offers five Master Programs in Arabic Language & literature, Gulf Studies, Applied Statistics, Environmental Science, Materials Science & Technology, and two PhD programs in Biological & Environmental Sciences and Gulf Studies. The College also offers a Program of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.
It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding reaching up to $600,000 per project and up to 5 million for exceptional projects. Faculty are also eligible to apply for undergraduate and graduate student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Qatar University offers two undergraduate programs: B.Sc. in Biological Science and B.Sc. in Environmental Science in addition to two Graduate programs and a Certificate program in Environmental Science. The graduate programs offered by the department are the Master of Science in Environmental Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Environmental Sciences.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is seeking a highly motivated individual who has a M.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences. The successful candidate is expected to excel in teaching in the practical sessions of courses related to General Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Animal physiology. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in departmental committees and community services. The start date of the position is for Fall 2023.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate course laboratories in the area of expertise such as Introductory Biology, Cellular and Molecular biology, Genetics, Histology, Animal Physiology, and Animal Cell Culture.
Contribute to various committees within and outside of the department.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications
A Master (M.Sc.) degree in Biological Sciences or related fields.
A minimum teaching experience of 3 years for M.Sc. degree holders. Teaching experience of the practical parts of General Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal Physiology, Animal Cell Culture should be at a university level after receiving the highest degree.
Proficient with educational technologies used in the higher education sector.
Willingness to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Awareness of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and Good written and verbal communication skills in Arabic.
Required Documents
Academic:
Cover letter.
Current Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following information:
Years of experience after highest degree
Major
Specialization/Concentration
H-index
Citations
Google scholar link
ORCID number
Number of publications published in Q1 journals during the last 5 years
Number of publications published in Q2 journals during the last 5 years
Number of publications published in Q3 journals during the last 5 years
Number of publications published in Q4 journals during the last 5 years
Number of publications published in Non-indexed Journals
Number of published books
Number of published chapter of books
Number of graduate students supervised and the role
Awards
Grants
Role
Amount
Statement of teaching, research and service philosophy.
Copy of the highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed).
Any additional documentation that is relevant to the job position.
Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
In case of query, please email Head of Department dandelion@qu.edu.qa
Benefits
Academic:
A three-year renewable contract.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Tax-free salary.
Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
End-of-contract indemnity.
How To Apply
Returning Applicant: Please login to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
New Applicant: You need to setup an account with the QU Recruitment Online System, and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete, you may use it to apply for an open position.
Description
As part of a major initiative to strengthen its research in environmental science and engineering, the Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE) Program in the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at KAUST is seeking to expand research in the field of environmental/analytical chemistry. The EnSE program has established research strength in several areas to address the challenges of the 21st century. We educate and train students to work on many of the world’s most pressing challenges related to sustainability and the environment, focusing on the intersection of water, energy and food nexus, and sustainable processes. The Middle East is experiencing rapid population and economic growth, along with demand for water resources. The water-scarce region is already faced with depleting water resources and tapping into non-conventional water resources, which will be crucial to propel sustainable growth. Recognizing the complexity of non-conventional water resources, we are seeking applications for a faculty position (Open Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) from outstanding candidates who are developing methods to better identify and quantify emerging chemical contaminants (e.g., pharmaceuticals, personal care products, micro-plastics, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), and to determine their fate and environmental behaviour, and health and biodiversity impacts. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical chemistry background to study emerging contaminants and their by-products in natural, engineered, or biological samples. The potential hire is expected to develop vigorous research programs that span across the fields of chemistry, chemical biology, and environmental science.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, as well as a strong publication record in the top-tier journals of their respective fields. The successful candidate is expected to establish top-notch research activities that contribute to the EnSE program research mission to promote sustainability in water, energy, food, cities, infrastructure, and the environment. The candidate is encouraged to establish multi-disciplinary collaborations within the BESE Division and across Divisions and Initiatives at KAUST. Education responsibilities include teaching approximately two courses per academic year at the graduate level and student mentorship and supervision. Successful candidate is also expected to provide professional service at the Program, Division and the University level.
The position will remain open until filled.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top international faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play, and offers superb research facilities, with guaranteed baseline research funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities and internationally competitive salaries. For more information about KAUST, please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa. More information about the BESE Division and the EnSE Program is available at http://bese.kaust.edu.sa.
Application Instructions
To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:
A cover letter introducing your candidacy and explicitly stating both the position and the rank. The rank must be consistent with the candidate’s experience.
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including full publication list.
Statement of research interests (5 pages maximum).
Statement of teaching interests (2 pages maximum) including teaching philosophy and an outline of 1-2 graduate planned graduate teaching course(s).
Names and contact information for at least 4 references. Referees should have positions in academic or industrial research laboratories. In the case of Associate and Full Professor applications, the referees should be of a rank higher or equivalent to that of the candidate.
Copies of most relevant publications (Maximum of five).
Job Description
As part of a University-wide strategic focus on Climate and Livability, KAUST is seeking outstanding individuals to deliver impact driven research that will push the boundaries of what is known about our planet and advance the goals of this important initiative. Amongst a number of targeted faculty hires, we are inviting applications from high-caliber candidates to build an innovative program that will bring new insights, solutions and focus to the area of coastal and marine protection, restoration and enhancement.
The coastal and marine environments of the Middle East are biodiversity hotspots, with the Red Sea in particular home to resilient ecosystems that function at the thresholds of tolerances observed elsewhere. Recognizing the inherent natural value of these environments, efforts that better understand and enhance their viability in the face of anticipated climate changes are required. KAUSTs unique setting on the shores of the Red Sea offer the potential to establish a “natural laboratory” that can serve the analysis, protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems around the world, particularly as its present-day conditions mirror future extreme conditions in other seas.
KAUST is seeking creative and ambitious faculty who can bridge multidisciplinary fields to address the diversity of issues that threaten the stability and security of coastal and marine ecosystems and channel this knowledge into tractable solutions. Potential areas of focus might include, but are not limited to: modeling and analysis of coastal and marine ecosystems; development of strategies for coastal and marine protection and restoration; conservation analysis and assessment; blue carbon and natural capital accounting; and habitat restoration.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top faculty, scientists, engineers and students from around the world to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play. As a faculty, you will have access to superb research facilities, guaranteed baseline research funding, generous infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities through our innovation and economic development focus, and highly competitive internationally benchmarked salaries.
KAUST is ranked among the top universities based on research performance and innovation outputs. According to the 2019 Normalized Nature Index rankings, KAUST was #18 globally. In Nature Index’s most recent Young Universities Rankings (2019), KAUST was #1 for institutions under 20 years of age and #6 for those under 50.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a clear vision that prioritizes the protection, restoration and enhancement of the region’s precious marine ecosystems, with a focus on delivering scalable and implementable solutions. Experience in the design or application of ecosystem assessment and analysis tools, prior experience in restoration projects, or a combination of modeling and experimental experience will be viewed favorably. Candidates applying for a position at the Assistant Professor level should illustrate their potential for high-impact research. Candidates applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should possess a distinguished track record in research and a strong commitment to service and teaching at the graduate level.
Application Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV that includes a list of publications, and a concise statement of research vision and plans (maximum 2 pages) and teaching interests (1 page). The names and contact details of at least three (and up to five) referees is also requested. While the position is open rank, there is a preference for junior candidates. Applications will be evaluated as soon as they are received, with the position remaining open until it is filled.
The successful candidate will have a primary affiliation with the Marine Science program in addition to affiliation with the world-renowned Red Sea Research Center, allowing them to take advantage of KAUST’s unique access to the Red Sea. Few, if any, other universities offer the same combination of access to diverse tropical marine habitats and world-class laboratory facilities. Further information about KAUST academic programs, research activities, and community life can be found at https://www.kaust.edu.sa.
Enquiries related to this position can be addressed to Prof Matthew McCabe, Director of the Climate and Livability Initiative via email to climate@kaust.edu.sa
Job Description
As part of a University-wide strategic focus on Climate and Livability, KAUST is seeking outstanding individuals to deliver impact driven research that will push the boundaries of what is known about our planet and advance the goals of this important initiative. Amongst a number of targeted faculty hires, we are inviting applications from high-caliber candidates to build an innovative program that will bring new insights, solutions and focus to the area of terrestrial ecosystem restoration, enhancement and resilience.
The Middle East is home to some of the hottest and driest environments on Earth, with the impacts of climate change expected to exacerbate the productivity and livability related challenges of both natural and urban systems. Strategies to protect, preserve and restore terrestrial ecosystems are required to arrest and reverse the rapid decline of plant, animal and microbial biodiversity in these fragile environments.
KAUST is seeking creative and ambitious faculty who can bridge multidisciplinary fields to address the diversity of climate related issues impacting the region and to develop real-world solutions that enhance the capacity of terrestrial systems to respond to present and future stressors. Potential areas of focus might include, but are not limited to: arid- and range-lands restoration; terrestrial-coastal interfaces and their interactions; sustainable land management; soils enhancement and fortification; decarbonization through nature based solutions; and ecosystem vulnerability and species distribution assessment.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top faculty, scientists, engineers and students from around the world to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play. As a faculty, you will have access to superb research facilities, guaranteed baseline research funding, generous infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities through our innovation and economic development focus, and highly competitive internationally benchmarked salaries.
KAUST is ranked among the top universities based on research performance and innovation outputs. According to the 2019 Normalized Nature Index rankings, KAUST was #18 globally. In Nature Index’s most recent Young Universities Rankings (2019), KAUST was #1 for institutions under 20 years of age and #6 for those under 50.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a clear vision for delivering solutions related to ecosystem restoration, enhancement and resilience, and a desire to see these realized through demonstration and implementation. Candidates applying for a position at the Assistant Professor level should illustrate their potential for high-impact research. Candidates applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should possess a distinguished track record in research and a strong commitment to service and teaching at the graduate level.
Application Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV that includes a list of publications, and a concise statement of research vision and plans (maximum 2 pages) and teaching interests (1 page). The names and contact details of at least three (and up to five) referees is also requested. While the position is open rank, there is a preference for junior candidates. Applications will be evaluated as soon as they are received, with the position remaining open until it is filled.
The successful candidate will likely have a primary affiliation with the Plant Sciences program, although there is an expectation for multi-disciplinary engagement across campus. Further information about KAUST academic programs, research activities, and community life can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa.
Enquiries related to this position can be addressed to Prof Matthew McCabe, Director of the Climate and Livability Initiative via email to climate@kaust.edu.sa
Job Description
As part of a University-wide strategic focus on Climate and Livability, KAUST is seeking outstanding individuals to deliver impact driven research that will push the boundaries of what is known about our planet and advance the goals of this important initiative. Amongst a number of targeted faculty hires, we are inviting applications from high-caliber candidates to build an innovative program that will bring new insights, solutions and focus to the area of terrestrial ecosystem restoration, enhancement and resilience.
The Middle East is home to some of the hottest and driest environments on Earth, with the impacts of climate change expected to exacerbate the productivity and livability related challenges of both natural and urban systems. Strategies to protect, preserve and restore terrestrial ecosystems are required to arrest and reverse the rapid decline of plant, animal and microbial biodiversity in these fragile environments.
KAUST is seeking creative and ambitious faculty who can bridge multidisciplinary fields to address the diversity of climate related issues impacting the region and to develop real-world solutions that enhance the capacity of terrestrial systems to respond to present and future stressors. Potential areas of focus might include, but are not limited to: arid- and range-lands restoration; terrestrial-coastal interfaces and their interactions; sustainable land management; soils enhancement and fortification; decarbonization through nature based solutions; and ecosystem vulnerability and species distribution assessment.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top faculty, scientists, engineers and students from around the world to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play. As a faculty, you will have access to superb research facilities, guaranteed baseline research funding, generous infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities through our innovation and economic development focus, and highly competitive internationally benchmarked salaries.
KAUST is ranked among the top universities based on research performance and innovation outputs. According to the 2019 Normalized Nature Index rankings, KAUST was #18 globally. In Nature Index’s most recent Young Universities Rankings (2019), KAUST was #1 for institutions under 20 years of age and #6 for those under 50.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a clear vision for delivering solutions related to ecosystem restoration, enhancement and resilience, and a desire to see these realized through demonstration and implementation. Candidates applying for a position at the Assistant Professor level should illustrate their potential for high-impact research. Candidates applying for Associate and Full Professor positions should possess a distinguished track record in research and a strong commitment to service and teaching at the graduate level.
Application Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter, a CV that includes a list of publications, and a concise statement of research vision and plans (maximum 2 pages) and teaching interests (1 page). The names and contact details of at least three (and up to five) referees is also requested. While the position is open rank, there is a preference for junior candidates. Applications will be evaluated as soon as they are received, with the position remaining open until it is filled.
The successful candidate will likely have a primary affiliation with the Plant Sciences program, although there is an expectation for multi-disciplinary engagement across campus. Further information about KAUST academic programs, research activities, and community life can be found at www.kaust.edu.sa.
Enquiries related to this position can be addressed to Prof Matthew McCabe, Director of the Climate and Livability Initiative via email to climate@kaust.edu.sa
Job Description
As part of a major initiative to strengthen its research in Marine Science, the Marine Science Program (MarS) in the Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division at KAUST is seeking to expand research, higher education and innovations in the field of Marine Biogeochemistry. Applications for a faculty position (Open Rank: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) are invited from highly competitive candidates eager to pursue innovative research addressing fundamental questions and developing cutting–edge technologies for application in marine systems.
We are especially interested in applications from high-caliber scientists with expertise in Biogeochemistry and biogeochemical cycles in the ocean water column and sediments with particular reference to the coastal and pelagic environments including shallow and deep extreme environments. Successful candidate is expected to develop top-notch research programs on the biogeochemistry of the Red Sea ecosystems including but not limited to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, mangrove forests salt marshes (sabkah) and coastal lagoons also in relation to blue carbon sequestration; additional ecosystems are the Red Sea water column and the extreme ecosystems of the Red Sea, such as stromatolites, brine pools and hydrocarbon vents. The selected candidate is expected to build a strong teaching program in the Marine Science Program and to establish inter- and multidisciplinary collaborations within the Marine Science Program, the BESE Division and across Divisions, Research Centers and Initiatives at KAUST.
Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Marine Science, Biological Science, or related fields, as well as a strong publication record in the top-tier venues of their respective areas. Preference will be given to candidates who can take advantage of KAUST’s unique access to the Red Sea that may serve as a “natural laboratory” for marine biogeochemistry studies in extreme seas, as its present-day conditions (with elevated temperature, salinity and oligotrophy) mirror future conditions in other seas under anticipated climate change scenarios.
The position will remain open until filled.
About KAUST
KAUST is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation. KAUST attracts top international faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea, KAUST provides an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play, and offers superb research facilities, with guaranteed baseline research funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities and internationally competitive salaries. Few, if any, other universities offer the same combination of access to diverse tropical marine habitats and world-class laboratory facilities.
For more information about KAUST, please visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa. More information about the BESE Division and the Marine Science Program is available at http://bese.kaust.edu.sa.
Application Instructions
To prevent any delays in reviewing your application, you will need to upload the following materials:
Cover letter introducing your candidacy, and explicitly stating both the position and the rank. The rank must be consistent with the candidate’s experience.
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list.
Research Statement (5 pages maximum).
Teaching Statement (2 pages maximum) including teaching philosophy and an outline of 1-2 planned graduate teaching course(s).
Names and contact information for at least 4 references. Referees should have positions in academic or industrial research laboratories. In the case of Associate and Full Professor applications, the referees should be of a rank higher or equivalent to that of the candidate.
Copies of most relevant publications (Maximum of five).
Job Description
The Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a research technician to help in analyzing the biochemistry of the Arabian/Persian Gulf waters. The position will involve collecting, cataloging, storing and processing seawater samples, using various flow cytometry-based methods to characterize phytoplankton and other microbial communities from the Arabian/Persian Gulf and culturing phytoplankton species.
The successful applicant will support a diverse team of faculty, postdoctoral scientists, engineers and students in establishing a network of environmental monitoring stations across the UAE shoreline and systematically collecting and analyzing environmental samples from these stations to better understand the Arabian/Persian Gulf environment and its response to climate change. ACCESS is comprised of a diverse group of scientists studying oceanography, marine biology, atmospheric and ocean modeling, robotics and artificial intelligence. The center has access to state-of-the-art field and laboratory equipment and a research vessel. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and engineers, graduate and undergraduate students.
Applicants must have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in marine science, biology or a related field. Experience with flow cytometry is a must. All candidates MUST provide a description of their flow cytometry experience in the first paragraph of their cover letter; applicants without this inclusion will not be considered. Experience with FlowCam, phytoplankton culturing, and/or certification for SCUBA diving are desirable. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment and be part of a team are essential.
The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled (submission on or before May 15 is highly recommended, as reviews will begin shortly thereafter). The anticipated start date of this position is November 1, 2022. For consideration, applicants need to submit a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae and contacts for three references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please send an email to samin@nyu.edu
About NYUAD
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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