Research Assistant (Sustainable Construction Management)
Job Description
The College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a research assistant in the area of Sustainable Construction management. The research assistant should be knowledgeable of life cycle assessment and embodied energy. The candidate should have excellent communications skills, attention to detail, data collection and analysis proficiency. The preferred candidate should have demonstrated experience in task planning and scheduling.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
An Architectural Engineering degree supplemented with documented evidence to support the following:
– Prior related research experience
– Ability to analyze and synthesize multi-source data
– Good technical writing skills
– Flexible approach and initiative in executing the role.
Preferred Qualification
– Demonstrable willingness to cooperate and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams
– Be adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands
– Commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace
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.
