Associate / Assistant Professor, Integrative Agriculture - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates University

Description

Job DescriptionThe Department of Integrative Agriculture seeks to fill a position at the level of Associate / Assistant Professor with primary research and secondary teaching responsibilities in the area of Aquaponics (Aquaculture and Hydroponics).RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate must develop a competitive and internationally visible research program in Aquaculture and Hydroponics.

The individual will manage, expand and advance aquaponic systems in the college and apply cutting edge developments for establishing a state-of-the-art facility for research, education and training.

Capability to develop model systems for industry and small- scale farmers is desirable. Experience in technology transfer and extension activities will be an added advantage. The candidate will develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor M.S. and Ph.
D. students, and maintain high level of research productivity.


Job Requirements:
Applicants must have a PhD in aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics or allied areas. Postdoctoral experience is desirable and industrial experience in aquaponics production is preferred. A proven track record of research as evident from extramural research funding and impactful publications is essential.

Experience in graduate mentoring and undergraduate teaching is expectedPostdoctoral experience is desirable and industrial experience in aquaponics production is preferred.

A proven track record of research as evident from extramural research funding and impactful publications is essential. Experience in graduate mentoring and undergraduate teaching is expected.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

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