Job Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a research assistant to work on a research project on using electronic waste in concrete. The research assistant should be knowledgeable about concrete technology, various concrete tests and their materials, and the use of industrial solid waste materials in the production of concrete. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting a literature survey, designing necessary experimental work, which includes concrete mix design, preparation of testing specimens, casting, testing, data collection, data analysis, contributing to the writing of research papers, and participating in the final report of the research findings. Familiarity with modern/advanced experimental equipment is needed. Also, the selected candidate will assist in training and supervising undergraduate students.



Minimum Qualification



Applicants should have at least a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering. Applicant should have experience in concrete mix design, laboratory work (e.g., casting, testing, fixing strain gauges...etc.), data collection, and data analysis.



Preferred Qualification



An M.Sc. in the field is considered an asset. Applicant should demonstrate interest in conducting research and working under tight deadlines.



Special Instructions to Applicant



Submit a detailed CV



Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.



09/02/2026