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Associate Professor - Natural Resource Management
Qatar University’s Agricultural Research Station is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Assistant/Associate Professor in Natural Resource Management, with a focus on water, soil, and plant resources. This position is research-oriented, with minimal or no teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to innovative research projects addressing critical challenges in natural resource management, focusing on the conservation and sustainable use of resources in agricultural production in arid and semi-arid environments.
1. Conduct independent and collaborative research on water, soil, and plant resource conservation and sustainable agricultural use.
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How To Apply New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.
1. Conduct independent and collaborative research on water, soil, and plant resource conservation and sustainable agricultural use.
2. Design and implement research studies including fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data modeling.
3. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
4. Secure research funding through competitive grants and partnerships.
5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address sustainability challenges in agriculture.
6. Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers.
7. Engage with farmers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to apply research in real-world settings.
8. Develop partnerships with communities and stakeholders to ensure research impact.
9. Stay updated on emerging trends in natural resource management.
10. Provide policy recommendations on agriculture, food security, and sustainability.
- PhD in Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of post-PhD research experience in natural resource management.
- Strong research and publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in securing research funding and grant writing.
- Expertise in water resource management, soil conservation, wild plant ecology, or sustainable land use.
- Strong knowledge of environmental policies and sustainability practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- English required; Arabic preferred.
Academic:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
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- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
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