13 Research Support jobs in the United Arab Emirates

• Represents the center as its main contact for the media.
• Handles all dealings with the media.
• Wide range of responsibilities, from preparing press releases and organizing press conferences and interviews, to liaising with media contacts and monitoring media coverage of the organization.
• Managing all Social Media's news. making sure of posting day to day posts related to visits, research activities that will be done at the center, conferences, workshops, talks and any exciting information
• Communication with external organizations
  
  

• Bachelor's degree and work experience in related field
  
  

• Master's degree and work experience in related field
  
  

• Strong Language Skills in Arabic and English
• Preparing and writing articles and press releases.
• Handling enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls, email, and written correspondence.
• Arranging and organizing events, interviews, and press conferences.
• Communicate with media representatives and managers.
• Monitoring current affairs and coverage of the organization within the media.
  
  

Description

The SANAD lab at NYUAD is hiring a a Research Assistant / Associate (RA) to work with Dr. Karim Ali in the Division of Science (Computer Science Program) at New York University Abu Dhabi. The candidate will conduct research on programming languages and software engineering, develop open-source tools and resources, and work on publications related to their research.

The name SANAD ﻨﺳ(ﺪ), meaning "support" in Arabic, is short for Software Analysis and Developer Support, reflecting the lab s mission to assist developers as software systems become increasingly intricate. Specializing in program analysis and software analytics, the lab works on enhancing the precision and scalability of static analyses and mining insights from software repositories. Ongoing research projects include detecting API misuse, analyzing program performance, measuring energy consumption, detecting security vulnerabilities, supporting library migrations, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) for software engineering and static analysis tasks. More information can be found on https : / / sanadlab.org .

Candidates must hold (or be close to completing) a bachelor s degree in Computer Science. As an RA, you will be involved in all aspects of our research, including conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, implementing tools, running experiments, and writing papers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research skills and your publication record, especially if you are considering pursuing a Master s or PhD degree.

This is a full-time position with a 1-year contract, with potential to renew depending on performance and funding. The position is based at New York University in Abu Dhabi, and the candidate must be ready to relocate to the United Arab Emirates. The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an anticipated start date somewhere during Fall 2025.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science (coursework / projects must include software engineering related topics)
• Excellent programming skills
• Strong software engineering skills including use of version control systems, continuous integration, testing
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications :

To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all degrees, a one-page research statement summarizing research accomplishments and research interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.For applicants with previous research experience, one of the reference letters must be from their previous research project / position supervisor. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview. The following assessments may be asked during the interview process : (1) delivering a short research talk on a project the candidate has worked on, (2) submitting a written review of a research paper, and / or (3) implementing a short coding task. If you have any questions, please email :

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 NYU s 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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Faculty name and title: Joanna Settle Associate Dean Arts and Creative Practices Arts Professor of Theater

The Division

The Arts and Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi encompass fields of central importance to human culture and creativity. Research and scholarly activity in the Arts and Humanities is creative and collaborative, spanning the disciplines to better understand the human experience through works of art and literature.

The Role

Arts Professor Joanna Settle seeks a research assistant for 3 years to coordinate and contribute to her ongoing research projects and laboratories for performance visual arts and curation. This job is an opportunity to be involved in the development of both creative projects and the infrastructure required to support and advance artistic work. Additionally, this kawader fellow will be involved in supporting/developing Professor Settle's classes and will gain perspective on arts pedagogy.

Professor Settle has several new collaborative projects in the US, Europe, Asia, and UAE in development. As her research assistant, the successful candidate will intersect with these projects and may attend biennials and other creative convenings with Professor Settle as appropriate.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or BFA in an arts practice field or equivalent experience

• Demonstration of advanced abilities as a visual or performance artist

• Ability to calmly and consistently advance collaborative work

• A close listener

• Mac computer fluency, Microsoft Excel and Word fluency

Preferred Experience:

• Participation in highly selective fellowships a plus

• Experience in live performance a plus

Deliverables:

• Artist Talk (45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A)

• Artistic body(s) of work developed independently / in collaboration with / in parallel to Professor Settle

Responsibilities:

• Creative projects as assigned

• Assess feasibility of potential new directions for research as they come up

• Writing projects as assigned

• Participation in annual research planning interface with NYUAD to action research plan

• Support submissions of research applications and grants

• Weekly management of projects in development

  • Scheduling Coordination

  • Correspondence

  • Research: topical (library/online)

  • Research: material (in locations/travel/rehearsal/online)

  • Budget and reimbursements

• Event attendance

• Maintaining Professor Settle's interproject/institution Google calendar

• Oversight of undergraduate and graduate research assistants

• Reflect and exchange on new ideas, independent and ongoing research processes, discoveries, and observations

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The Electrical and Communication Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the area of electromagnetic scattering and absorption. The candidate should be knowledgeable in fundamental electromagnetics concepts and calculus. Basic experience in elementary mathematical programming is preferred. Candidates with a B.S. qualification or those in the senior undergraduate level of a B.S. program are encouraged to apply.

• Educational background with documented evidence in mathematical programming tools (e.g., Mathematica, MATLAB).
• Ability to conduct literature reviews.
• Data processing and analysis skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Flexible approach and initiative in role execution.

• Willingness to learn CAD tools such as HFSS, ADS, etc.
• Interest in writing and publishing journal papers.
• Adaptability to research-related changes.

Application deadline: 31/12/2025. Please apply before the closing date.

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analysis, and Information Technology
• Industry: Higher Education

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Company : Galaxeer Space Consultancy LLC

Date Posted : 2025-07-14

Institution: Galaxeer Space Consultancy LLC (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Deadline for Application: July 25, 2025; 5:00 PM

Project Title: Development of a Python-based AI/ML Library for Space Applications

Project Leader: Dr. Florence Wong

Duration: August-September 2025 (subject to extension)

Salary: Php 16,000/month (+ performance-based incentives)

Tentative schedule of interviews: July 28, 2025 (afternoon)

We’re developing a Python library for various applications in space. Accepted applicants will work remotely and coordinate with our team in the UAE for an initial period, subject to extension.

Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience working with CNN/GNN convolution layers
• Implement foundational CNN/GNN convolution layers with robustness and clarity
• Support data preprocessing, model training pipelines, and testing
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers to integrate and benchmark layers

Interested and qualified applicants should express their interest in writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter and send to :

• Resume/CV
• A 30-second video outlining relevant CNN/GNN coding experience

Subject: Research Assistant for Galaxeer Project

Selected candidates will be invited for a coding interview and test; candidates who successfully pass the coding interview will be invited to a general interview to assess fit for the role and company culture.

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal, mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group), nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-research/naumov-group.html). The role will involve preparing, characterizing and testing new smart materials, at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solid-state physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties, such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects, process the data, and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students, such as capstone students or interns, and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, solid-state physics or chemistry, or materials solid-state chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties, and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Prof.Pan?e Naumov

• CV
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage:

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Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Computer science Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 13 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a research assistant in Mathematics, starting December 1, 2025, to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order):

• Concentration and functional inequalities.
• Mixing times of Markov chains.
• Mathematical aspects of machine learning (automated proofs, deep learning, feature selection, bias and fairness modeling, etc.)

While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics.

The research assistant will be appointed for a duration of one year, which could be extended. Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other related field. The ideal candidate will have solid mathematical background together with solid knowledge of machine leaning and Data Science.

Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinaryteams, and scientific creativity are essential.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed .

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 NYU’s 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.

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The Center for Technology, Economics, and Development (CTED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant for a one-year appointment, starting no later than September 1, 2025.

The Research Assistant will support research efforts and data analysis related to CTED's projects, focusing on AI, blockchain, and commodities markets. Responsibilities include conducting research, data analysis, literature reviews, translating research findings, assisting with fieldwork, and preparing research reports, concept notes, and academic papers under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Yaw Nyarko.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Preferred candidates will have experience with field research in emerging countries, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and proficiency with statistical software such as STATA and Matlab. Knowledge of commodities markets, AI, blockchain, and economic development is a plus. The role involves working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Application materials include a cover letter, CV/resume, one academic writing sample, transcript, and 2-3 references in PDF format. Applications are accepted immediately until the position is filled. For inquiries, please email: (emailprotected).

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university offering a liberal arts and sciences undergraduate program, part of NYU's global network across six continents, fostering international academic collaboration. NYUAD serves as a hub for scholarly research and creative activities in the Arab world and beyond.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.