Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description

The Department of Mathematical Sciences in UAEU has a postdoc position available for one year. Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics or math education, or closely related fields. Previous experience in supervising undergraduate or MSc students is preferred (but not required). Candidate should be very comfortable in using computer programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Mathematica, MatLab) for research and teaching purposes. He should have years of research experience and a number of publications in his fields of research.

The successful candidate will join a research team which consists of scholars specialized in various research area. He will work in an environment that encourages collaboration. He will also be involved in research studies regarding the use of numerical computing in Mathematics Education and its curriculum. This grant is funded by the Ministry of Education in UAE.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
A PhD in Mathematics or closed related fields, experience with the use of computer programming languages (C++, Mathematica, Matlab, Python) for research and teaching.

Preferred Qualification
A PhD in Mathematics or closed related fields, experience with the use of computer programming languages (C++, Mathematica, Matlab, Python) for research and teaching.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
The successful candidate should be a promising scholar, with a proven record of publications. He is expected to be very familiar with the use of computer programming languages for research or teaching in mathematics education.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.