Post Doctorate Researcher

About UOWD

Established in ‎1951 and ranked in the top ‎1% of universities worldwide,
Australia's University of Wollongong is a global brand with international
campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
University of Wollongong Dubai (UOWD) offers over ‎40 internationally
recognised bachelor and master degrees spanning ‎10 in-demand industry sectors.
All of our degree courses are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education's
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and licensed by Dubai's Knowledge
and Human Development Authority (KHDA), as well as being recognised by leading
professional organisations such as AACSB, ACCA, ACS, CIM, CIPD, CPA, Engineers
Australia, PMI, and others.
The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are
the education gateway of choice for over ‎3,500 students, representing ‎100+
nationalities. Our global community of ‎152,000 alumni are pursuing career
goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB,
Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico.
Additionally, research reveals that ‎83% of fresh graduates are employed
within six months of graduation.
Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through
teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its
heart. Our ‎200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access
to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning
spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an
enriched learning experience for our students.
* QS World University Rankings ‎2023
*Data from the Graduate Destination Survey ‎2017 to ‎2020
About the programme/project

The successful candidate will join the team to work on a research project in
the thematic areas of Food Security and Agri-food Supply Chain.
The project will examine the global drivers of change and assess their impact
on the United Arab Emirates food systems including the society and the dietary
habits of the consumers and will deliver tools for evidence-based decision
making and policy planning. The project addresses the UAE National Food
Strategy ‎2051 Vision to become a "world leading hub in innovation-driven food
security", with the introduction of a set of new innovative tools and it is
aligned with the country's ‎2021 mission to "ensure food security under all
circumstances through enabling technology- based production and supply of
food, promoting international trade partnerships, and enforcing policies and
regulations to enhance nutritional intake and reduce food loss and waste".
Requirements & Responsibilites

• A good knowledge of statistical methods (e.g. multivariate analysis based on experimental research) and software packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS).


• Knowledge in Early Warning System (EWS) design, development of ICT solutions for Agrifood supply chain management, food security and policy decision making support is required.


• Knowledge of Open AI, Machine learning models in adaptive demand forecasting and EWS design are required.


• Keen interest in Food and Nutrition security. Previous experience in the GCC region will be a plus.


• Ability to manage time, resources, data, and details of multiple projects is also required.


• Experience with external funding and grant application is a plus.


• Active participation in the research team and interactions with the other post-doctoral researchers, Professors, and PhD students are expected.


• This role is based in Dubai, therefore candidates must be currently based in UAE or available to relocate immediately
  Qualifications & Experience


• Have a Ph.D. (or be close to completion) in supply chain management, or equivalent, with particular emphasis on food supply chains, agribusiness, food and nutrition security, sustainable agriculture etc.


• He/she is expected to possess strong conceptual and analytical quantitative methods skills and have a commitment to research excellence.


• A proven academic and publication track record.


• Applicants should be completely fluent in English. Ability to write high-standard text in English.