25 Environmental Science jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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• Develop and implement effective sustainability strategies to drive business growth.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into core operations.
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• Provide leadership on environmental management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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• Mentor and support Sustainability Specialists in delivering high-quality services.
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1. Manage budgets for sustainability initiatives, prioritizing strategic projects.
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2. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives.
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3. Lead the design and delivery of training programs to enhance staff knowledge on sustainability best practices.
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4. Drive process improvements to minimize environmental impact and reduce costs.
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• Advanced degree in environmental management or a related field.
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• Proven track record of leading teams to achieve sustainability goals.
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• Expertise in current sustainability trends, standards, and certifications.
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We seek highly experienced Senior Marine Research Scientists to lead innovative research addressing the most urgent challenges facing the ocean: climate change, biodiversity loss, and marine pollution. Working from the newly established Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC), the successful candidates will design and oversee innovative marine research projects, mentor early-career scientists, teach students, and translate scientific findings into actionable solutions for policymakers, industry, conservation organizations and civil society.

Their research will produce knowledge, solutions and products that address one or more of the following objectives:

• Quantify, mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, and on the human communities that depend upon the Ocean.
• Understand, manage and reduce the drivers of marine species and habitat loss to halt and reverse biodiversity loss for the benefit of people and nature.
• Identify and reduce the sources and impacts of marine pollution to improve Ocean and human health.

In addressing these objectives the approaches should include several of the following:

• be solution-orientated and Research Impact driven (co-developed with end-users where appropriate)
• involve greater use of autonomy, new technologies and digitalization including Big Data
• support long-term, sustained marine observations
• underpin greater Ocean stewardship and facilitate a sustainable Blue Economy
• increase Ocean Literacy to support more effective decision making across stakeholders and civil society

Senior Marine Research Scientists at the SMSRC will build and lead successful research teams; mentor and develop junior colleagues; build the reputation and visibility of the SMSRC, and its research activities, at national and international events. Although this role is primarily a research position, it will also involve some teaching duties through the University of Khorfakkan and the Research Leads should expect to teach undergraduate and post-graduate students.

The balance of research and teaching activities within this role will be 60% pure research activities, 20% face-to-face teaching (lecturing undergraduate and Masters, and/or supervising Masters and PhD students), 20% UKF and SMSRC administration (e.g. marking, meetings reporting, planning and preparation).

• Research Leadership: Conceiver and deliver high-impact, innovative marine research activates, with a focus on addressing ocean challenges; climate change, biodiversity loss, and marine pollution.
• Fieldwork and Data Analysis: Lead expeditions and sampling programs, applying advanced analytical techniques, including modeling tools and remote observations, to assess environmental trends, ecosystem health and societal consequences.
• Collaboration: Build partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders to expand research reach and impact.
• Knowledge Translation: Publish papers and datasets in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and present findings at international conferences. Develop policy briefs and public outreach materials. Promote the value of solution-orientated and impactful research across the SMSRC. Contribute to increasing Ocean Literacy in stakeholders and civil society.
• Mentorship and Teaching: Supervise and support postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and interns in project planning, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Teach relevant course on degree and Master level degrees.

Internal

• Director of SMSRC and Head of Research and Innovation
• Academic marine research and operational support staff at SMSRC
• UKF students
• Academic staff at UKF outside the School of Marine Science
• SMSRC Ocean Literacy, Impact and Partnerships team
• UKF operational staff (communications, partnerships, engagements, finance and procurement)

External

• Academic and research collaborators
• Media outlets and journalists
• Governemental and Intergovernmental agencies and organisations
• Contractors and logistics providers

• PhD in Marine Science, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of postdoctoral research experience, with a strong publication record in at least one of the focus areas (climate change, biodiversity loss, marine pollution).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale research activities and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both scientific and non-specialist audiences.

• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Established International networks, reputation and collaborations
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Experience working in international or cross-cultural research environments.
• Familiarity with global marine policy frameworks (e.g., UN SDG 14, IPCC, CBD).
• Skills in digital/AI/machine learning applications in marine science, or citizen science engagement.
• A culture of advancing growth and development in colleagues.
• Knowledge of existing and emerging science communication tools and platforms
• Knowledge of AI and ML tools
• Flexibilty and adapatbility
• Proficiency in reputation growing and risk management

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

To serve the needs of the business implementing and managing the overall Food Safety and Hygiene Management System (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP) as an efficient productive cost and service center ensuring a smooth operation and therefore contribute to maximizing guest satisfaction through planning organizing directing and controlling the operation and administration. Responsible for ensuring that the planning coordination administration takes place in the receiving and HACCP office in accordance with documented SOPs and Kitchen department policies.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years experience in the same role.
• College or University Graduate in Food Safety
• Attention to details

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time