Postdoctoral Fellow

Other
United Arab Emirates
November 15, 2025
Full Time

Job Overview

Job Description

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Overview

The Department of Geosciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral research position in micropaleontology and sedimentology. The appointment is for one year. The selected candidate will contribute to an ongoing project focused on micro-lithofacies, fossil faunal assemblages, sedimentological analysis, and sequence stratigraphy, with the objective of developing a paleo-environmental model for the Paleogene period in the UAE.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct geological fieldwork.
  • Perform laboratory analyses, including micropaleontological assessments and petrographic description.
  • Interpret biostratigraphic and sedimentological data to reconstruct past depositional environments.
  • Prepare high-quality manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Collaborate with research teams within UAEU and other institutions, contributing to knowledge exchange and project success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Micropaleontology (foraminifera, ostracoda) and biostratigraphy.
  • Strong academic track record with demonstrable experience in micropaleontology, facies analysis, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
  • Proficiency in fieldwork.
  • Hands-on experience in laboratory work related to micropaleontology and biostratigraphy.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative research environment and engage in professional networking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience in sequence stratigraphy and paleoenvironmental modelling.

Application process

Applications must be submitted online via the application portal. Required documents include:

  • Cover Letter: Statement of motivation and research interest.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Educational background, positions, publications, and relevant research experience.
  • Copies of Academic Certificates/Transcripts.

Note: Applications remain open until the position is filled.

Employment details

  • Open until filled.
  • Position type: Full-time.

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2025-11-11 13:07:55

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