Research Associate
- Recruiter
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Posted
- 20 Feb 2023
- End of advertisement period
- 30 Jul 2023
- Ref
- 3633
- Academic Discipline
- Life sciences, Agriculture, Food & Forestry
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
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 laboratory techniques and skills involved such as antioxidant/antibacterial analysis, enzyme activities, and enzyme activity inhibition, fruit quality attributes, HPLC, GC, microscopy, plant tissue culture/ microbial analysis techniques, application of 1-methylcyclopropene, edible coating, CO2 to improve fruit ripening and shelf life, and the physiological mechanism for regulating these processes and related gene expression. The project would suit a candidate with experience in horticulture/ food science, with strong lab skills and preferably experience in a fruit quality and analysis, enzyme activity and bioactive properties.
The position is going to start in March 2023. Please note the successful candidate must have at least Master's degree by thesis. The candidate will have to work independently in the field and laboratory conditions and is expected to have very good writing skills (publication, excel and statistical analysis software, data analysis, preparing grant proposals, assist master/phd students projects.
Minimum Qualification
Master’s Degree in Horticulture/ Food Science or related discipline.
Preferred Qualification
Master’s Degree in Horticulture or related discipline with thesis on relevant topic of the project (preferable).
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
The candidate will have to work independently in the field and laboratory conditions and is expected to have very good writing skills (publication, excel and statistical analysis software, data analysis, preparing grant proposals, assist master/phd students projects.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates should submit a Cover letter, a detailed CV, two recommendation letters
Division College of Agricul.&Veterinary Med.
Department Integrative Agriculture- (CAVM)
Job Close Date 30-07-2023
Job Category Academic - Research Assistant
Salary 5000- 6000
