Research Assistant, Veterinary Public Health
- Employer
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 31 Mar 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Life sciences, Other Health & Social Care, Veterinary Science
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant with proven experience in culture-based and molecular-based techniques applied to the testing of food and veterinary samples (e.g. environmental, animal, and food samples). The candidate will join our new team at the Department of Veterinary Medicine (Dr Ihab Habib (i.habib@uaeu.ac.ae) – “Veterinary Public Health and Meat Hygiene group”). The position could be available for up to two years. This position is open ONLY for applicants who are currently based in the United Arab Emirates (based in or re-locating to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi). The incumbent Research Assistant will contribute significantly to our dynamic research that focuses on the screening and characterization of foodborne zoonoses. We are seeking a team-mate with good interpersonal skills and research experience in both cultures- and molecular-based microbiological research. Proven experience in DNA extraction and knowledge of good PCR bench work practices are crucial. Experience in sequence-based techniques (e.g. illumine platforms) is an advantage. Opportunities exist to work together with other researchers; this Research Assistant will be working on a collaborative research project in partnership with the National University of Singapore and the UAEU College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Minimum Qualification
The Research Assistant is required to have postgraduate training (“at least” MSc degree) in a relevant field (veterinary/medical microbiology, biotechnology, and molecular biology). Applicants should have a proven experience in molecular analyses using PCR, and if possible some experience with whole-genome sequencing library preparation.
Preferred Qualification
MSc/Ph.D. within a related research topic + work experience in a molecular laboratory setting. Please note that this position is open ONLY for applicants who are currently based in the United Arab Emirates.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
Essential skills include attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, flexible attitude to work, proactive, and willingness to learn new skills. We are looking for an independent researcher who can add value to our team.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates should submit: 1) Cover letter - highlighting your research techniques 2) Detailed CV 3) Diploma/Degree/training certificates.
Division College of Food & Agriculture-(CFA)
Department Veterinary Medicine - (CFA)
Job Close Date 31-03-2021
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant
Salary 5000 - 7500
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