Assistant Associate Professor

Job Description

The College of Science (COS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites highly qualified individuals to apply for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Geophysics (Seismic Methods). The Department of Geosciences seeks candidates who can contribute to its growing undergraduate and graduate programs through excellence in teaching and research. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to sustain an internal and/or external research program in their area of expertise. Publication of research findings in refereed journals and active engagement in promoting the growth of UAEU are also required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in general geophysics, seismic stratigraphy, seismology, petrophysics/well logging, and petroleum geosciences.
• Provide student advising and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and sustain a funded research program, including grant writing and project management.
• Publish research findings in refereed journals and present at academic conferences.
• Actively contribute to program development and broader university initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geophysics or Earth Sciences.
• Demonstrated record of research accomplishments in geophysics and related fields.
• Experience in securing research grants.
• Effective and innovative teaching skills.
• Practical and industrial experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in seismic exploration and application of seismic data to geological problems.
• Programming skills and application of digital analysis and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in writing and securing grants.
• Practical and industrial experience is a plus.

Posting Deadline

31/12/2026

Job Details

• Role Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Job Function: Education & Teaching