Research Assistant
United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our team in the Genetics and Genomics Department of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. You will carry out research focused on the molecular basis of cardiovascular disease. This full time fixed-term post is funded by the United Arab Emirates University for up to 2 years in the first instance and is based at the Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al-Ain, UAE. The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates University is situated in the city of Al-Ain. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only an hour's drive from Al-Ain. The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will be determined by the funding available. Interested candidates should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, and apply at the UAEU careers website
Minimum Qualification
Applicants should hold at least an MSc, but preferably a PhD in a relevant subject area
Preferred Qualification
Preferably a PhD
Expected Skills
Should have experience in the area of cardiovascular disease pathophysiology and genetics. You will have extensive experience in basic molecular techniques (such as qPCR, Western Blot) and human cell culture techniques especially stem cells. You will have experience of managing your own academic research and associated activities, together with previous experience of publishing original research. You will also have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested candidates should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, and apply at the UAEU careers website
Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.
31/01/2026
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We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our team in the Genetics and Genomics Department of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. You will carry out research focused on the molecular basis of cardiovascular disease. This full time fixed-term post is funded by the United Arab Emirates University for up to 2 years in the first instance and is based at the Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al-Ain, UAE. The UAE is an open and tolerant society and clearly one of the most attractive places to live and work in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates University is situated in the city of Al-Ain. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are only an hour's drive from Al-Ain. The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will be determined by the funding available. Interested candidates should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, and apply at the UAEU careers website
Minimum Qualification
Applicants should hold at least an MSc, but preferably a PhD in a relevant subject area
Preferred Qualification
Preferably a PhD
Expected Skills
Should have experience in the area of cardiovascular disease pathophysiology and genetics. You will have extensive experience in basic molecular techniques (such as qPCR, Western Blot) and human cell culture techniques especially stem cells. You will have experience of managing your own academic research and associated activities, together with previous experience of publishing original research. You will also have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested candidates should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, and apply at the UAEU careers website
Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.
31/01/2026
Apply
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