Position Summary

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a full‑time faculty position in Desert Ecology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to be based in the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program focused on sustainable agricultural systems in arid and semi‑arid environments. Research areas include soil–plant–microbiome interactions, salinity and drought stress adaptation, soil health and restoration, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas dynamics, climate‑smart agriculture, and ecosystem functioning under extreme conditions. The role contributes to the Zayed Program for saline agriculture and genetic resource conservation, manages a halophyte gene bank, promotes biodiversity conservation, and leads research on soil rehabilitation, sustainable land management, and climate‑resilient agricultural practices. The candidate will also teach, supervise...