Professor - Leading Scientist In Healthcare And Biomedical Sciences

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai

Listing for: United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05

Job specializations:

Healthcare
Medical Science, Health Science, Clinical Research
Research/Development
Medical Science, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 600000 - 1000000 AED Yearly AED 600000.00 1000000.00 YEAR

Job Description

UAE University (UAEU), in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), is seeking top-tier researchers to advance innovative trends in healthcare and biomedical sciences. The focus is on addressing key health challenges through cutting-edge areas like stem cells, personalized medicine, AI in healthcare, and bioengineering. Successful candidates will have a strong research record, leadership experience, and a commitment to mentoring students and securing funding.

This opportunity aims to drive transformative research aligned with UAEU's strategic goals and national health priorities.

Minimum Qualification

Research Excellence: MD and PhD or PhD with strong publication record in high-impact journals, high h-index (at least 40 on Scopus), and significant citation count. Demonstrated innovation and global impact in research.
Grants and Funding:
Proven ability to secure competitive research grants and lead collaborative projects.
Graduate Students' Teaching and Supervision:
Experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students, with evidence of student success.
Leadership:
Leadership in research programs, international collaborations, and academic conferences.
Recognition:
Awards, invited talks, and editorial roles showing peer recognition in the field.
Institutional and National Research Alignment:
Alignment with the research goals of CMHS, UAEU, and national strategic priorities.
Collaboration and Communication:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Preferred Qualification

Recruitment Focus on Innovative Trends in Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences, including (but not limited to):
Stem Cells
Generative AI in Healthcare
Personalized/Precision Medicine and Health
Biobanking (disease cohorts, others) and large-scale population studies
Impact of Environment on Health and its interaction with other health-related factors (e.g., genetics)
Promoting Healthy Aging and disease prevention
Focus on major local, regional, and global health challenges and unmet needs including cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, mental health, genetic conditions
Virtual and Augmented Reality in Healthcare
Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering

Close Date

30/11/2026