The successful candidate will work as technical research assistant in the
ASPIRE Research Institute for Food Security in the Drylands. This institute
features a comprehensive and highly interdisciplinary R&D; program and
provides an international collaboration platform for researchers and
stakeholders of the public and private food and agricultural sector. It
strives to generate knowledge and technological innovation in support of food
security in the UAE and other arid environments of the world.
As part of one of its research themes, the institute will develop plant growth
substrates and soil additives based on the recycling of waste materials. To
support this work, we seek to hire a technical Greenhouse and Laboratory
Assistant. The successful candidate will support the conduction of greenhouse
experiments and laboratory analyses. He/she will take over the daily care for
experimental plants, support plant and soil sampling, and prepare plant and
soil samples for laboratory analyses. The nature of the work requires
diligence, accuracy, and flexibility regarding the working time, including
readiness to work on weekends. A UAE driving license is of advantage.
The working place is the UAEU experimental station in Al Foah.
The position is for the duration of one year, with the possibility of
extension on an annual basis.
Minimum Qualification
Candidates should have a High School degree and basic English language skills.
Preferred Qualification
See above