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Research Associate; Remote Sensing of Water Quality
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listed on 2026-05-30
Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for:
United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist -
Engineering
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Prof. Mohamed Hamouda’s Integrated Water Cycle Lab invites applications for a research associate starting September 2026 to work on a research project in the area of Remote Sensing of Water Quality. The role focuses on items below.
Responsibilities- Processing and analysis of multi-sensor satellite data (e.g., MODIS, Sentinel, Landsat, PRISMA)
- Integration of remote sensing and in-situ datasets
- Development and implementation of machine learning and physics‑informed models
- Assisting in model validation, visualization, and development of early warning tools
- Preparing technical reports, journal publications, and project documentation
- Coordinating with research partners and supporting field campaigns
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Remote Sensing, Data Science, or a related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 1–3 years of research or industry experience in a relevant field
- Experience in remote sensing data processing and GIS
- Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or R
- Experience with machine learning techniques and data analysis
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Experience with water quality modeling or oceanographic data
- Familiarity with satellite platforms (MODIS, Sentinel, Landsat, hyperspectral data)
- Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
- Knowledge of physics-informed machine learning or environmental modeling
- Experience working on projects in arid or coastal environments (UAE/Gulf region preferred)
- Detailed CV
- Cover letter outlining research experience
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Contact details of at least two referees
Closing date: 01/07/2026. Please apply before the closing date.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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