483 Research Positions jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food's global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO's deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose

At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family

When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• 'Hands on' development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

The eBRAIN laboratory in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Engineer position to work in the area of research and development (R&D) of advanced machine learning (ML) models like Transformers Vision Transformers Large Language Models (LLMs) and other advanced deep learning models for vision-based applications. The focus is on real-world use cases across different domains such as autonomous systems robotics and smart homes/cities and their security.

The focus of the eBRAIN lab is on building energy-efficient and robust brain-inspired autonomous and cognitive systems through cross-layer analysis and design methods engaging hardware software and system level techniques synergistically. Prof. Shafiques lab has many-years of R&D experience in cross-layer design and optimization for building energy-efficient and robust AI/ML and vision systems including efficient learning and inference of complex AI/ML algorithms specialized neural processing hardware and design tools and ML security and their applications in resource-constrained embedded AI/ML systems like autonomous vehicles UAVs Robotics smart houses/cities Wearables and Healthcare. The long-term vision of the eBRAIN lab is on embedding an energy-efficient and secure electronic brain inside modern cyber-physical systems (CPS) and IoT-Edge devices to enable assistive cognitive technologies that care for / serve humanity and the ecosystem in a safe and green way.

The successful applicants will join and drive a large-scale project on investigating novel methods for deploying advanced machine/deep learning models on resource-constrained embedded systems and their practical demonstration in real-world use cases from medical image analysis autonomous vehicles advanced driver assistance smart city/home and Internet-of-Things. This project involves developing efficient and robust models for real-world settings and their prototyping. A key focus will be on IP generation patenting high-quality publications in top-tier ML/AI Robotics Security and Systems conferences and efficient prototyping for real-world use-cases. The candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists research engineers graduate research students and undergraduate students to investigate cutting-edge scientific methods and to develop full-system prototypes. The eBRAIN lab offers an excellent working environment in an international team with many development possibilities. The candidates are expected to work in a highly collaborative environment with other lab members and industry collaborators.

Requirements: Applicants should have a Masters or Bachelors in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field. Extensive and sound knowledge of ML AI deep neural networks (DNN) LLMs Multimodal LLMs tinyML ML frameworks (like PyTorch and Tensorflow) and Prototyping ML systems is required. The candidate should demonstrate a solid experience in practical ML system development. Additional knowledge on MLOps robust/secure computing privacy-preserving ML and ML security is highly desirable. Applicants with strong industrial experience and/or with publications at top/A* ML venues (conferences and journals) are highly preferred. The candidates are also expected to have strong organization problem-solving analytical communication and writing skills as well as high motivation to pursue world-class research and development for practical ML/AI systems.

Application Procedure: The terms of employment for these positions include very competitive salary with additional attractive benefits including generous housing allowance medical insurance with access to world class facilities annual home leave allowance and (if applicable) dependent private school fees. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling computing publications etc. and will have access to excellent world-class research facilities.

The preferred starting date is as soon as possible preferably Summer 2025 based on the processing steps. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.

To be considered all applicants must submit the following documents all in PDF format.

• A cover letter
• Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with R&D and programming skillset
• Full list of professional/industrial experience demos and/or scientific publications (if any)
• University degrees and transcripts (with grades) or a letter from supervisor/university officials regarding tentative completion date.
• 1-page executive summaries of BS Theses
• 1-page summary of professional experience future growth plans R&D accomplishments and interests
• 1-page letter of motivation
• At least 2 letters of recommendation with contact information of the referees (can be provided later if slightly more time is required)
• Download links for the PDFs of BS Theses (if available)

Please visit our website at for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions please email Prof. Muhammad Shafique at .

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts Sciences Social Sciences Humanities and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi NYU New York and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYUs global network university an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought advanced research knowledge creation and sharing through its academic research and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Research Director

We are seeking an experienced and skilled research professional to join our organization in Dubai, UAE.

Our company is driven by a strong purpose and has over 100 years of solid family-based culture.

We combine global reach, innovation expertise, and core capabilities with a deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

Our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist. We exist to create sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation.

• Develop the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• 'Hands on' development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products.
• Support the end-to-end creation of value streams in key markets.
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe.

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing analytical and physical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products within the perfume and cosmetic sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory role within the perfume or cosmetic industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample Preparation & Analysis:
  • Prepare and test samples of fragrances, essential oils, cosmetic formulations, and packaging materials.
  • Perform chemical, physical, and sensory analyses using chromatographic techniques (GC-MS, HPLC), FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer titration, pH meters, viscosity meters, etc.
  • Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot chromatographic instruments (gas and liquid).
  • Conduct microbiological testing when required.
• Data Recording & Reporting:
  • Accurately document all test results, chromatograms, observations, and deviations in lab notebooks or LIMS.
  • Generate detailed analytical reports for internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Interpret chromatographic data and communicate findings effectively to R&D, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO standards, and company SOPs.
  • Participate in method validation and instrument calibration activities.
  • Assist in investigating nonconforming products and implementing corrective actions.
• Product Development Support:
  • Collaborate with fragrance evaluators, formulators, and product developers on new projects.
  • Support stability studies through sample preparation and periodic analysis.
  • Participate in sensory panels evaluating fragrances and cosmetic products.
• Safety & Housekeeping:
  • Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
  • Follow all health, safety, and environmental protocols.
  • Ensure proper disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a laboratory role within the perfume or cosmetic industry.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient with chromatographic systems (GC-MS, HPLC), including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
  • Knowledge of raw material specifications for fragrances or cosmetics.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as IFRA, REACH, FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation.
• Soft Skills:
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Problem-solving aptitude and scientific curiosity.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Join to apply for the Research Assistant (Remote Sensing and GIS) role at United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine.

Job Description

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a highly motivated research assistant to contribute to an interdisciplinary research project focused on disaster risk management (DRM) using remote sensing (RS) and artificial intelligence (AI). The project aims to develop innovative methods for detecting, monitoring, and assessing natural and human-induced hazards (e.g., floods, earthquakes, wildfires, erosion) to support sustainable development and climate resilience, in alignment with the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate. The research assistant should be knowledgeable of Remote Sensing and GIS techniques.

Minimum Qualification

• Educational degree with documented evidence in remote sensing, GIS, or related fields.
• Experience in processing and analyzing remote sensing datasets.
• Developing AI/ML models for hazard detection, risk assessment, and early warning systems.
• Conducting geospatial analysis (GIS-based modeling, change detection, vulnerability mapping).
• Reviewing literature on disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate adaptation, and AI applications in geosciences.
• Assist in writing research papers, reports, and conference presentations.
• Collaborating with researchers, government agencies, and stakeholders locally and globally.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, Geomatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Geophysics, or related fields.
• Experience with remote sensing platforms (Sentinel, Landsat, MODIS, SAR) and GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth Engine).
• Programming skills in Python, R, or MATLAB for geospatial data analysis.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability to evolving research demands.

Close Date: Kindly apply before 17/09/2025.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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Job Title: Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team in Sharjah. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and possess strong knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and creating reports on findings. They will also be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

Others:

Minimum work experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right person who demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to the job.

If you believe you meet these requirements, please submit your CV today.

As a Lab Chemist, you will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests and experiments to analyze results and interpret data.

• Conduct laboratory tests and experiments, analyzing results and interpreting data.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods and procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and handle chemicals and reagents according to safety protocols.
• Document and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues or deviations in testing.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and project completion.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in laboratory techniques.
• Adhere to quality control and quality assurance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and safety standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory software and equipment.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment that supports the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.

Job Title: Research Scientist

We are seeking a skilled chemist to conduct laboratory tests and analyze chemical compounds, materials, and products.

• Design experiments to study the structure and properties of chemical compounds.
• Analyze data from laboratory experiments and prepare reports.
• Develop new testing methods or modify existing ones based on scientific literature.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks such as calibrating instruments and cleaning glassware.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry concepts, principles, and theories.
• Ability to operate advanced laboratory equipment such as spectroscopy and chromatography systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The annual salary is competitive, along with benefits including health insurance and paid leave. We welcome applications from qualified candidates.

This position is currently active.

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Chemist in our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments, developing new methods and technologies, and presenting findings.

The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of chemistry principles, techniques, and practices. They should also be comfortable with the use of various types of laboratory equipment and be able to interpret data accurately.