Associate Professor in Desert Ecology

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. The position will be based in the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and is expected to begin in the upcoming academic year.

Position Summary

The successful candidate is expected to establish a competitive, externally funded research program in desert ecology, with a focus on sustainable agricultural systems in arid and semi-arid environments. Research areas may include soil–plant–microbiome interactions, salinity and drought stress adaptation, soil health and restoration, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas (GHG) dynamics, climate-smart agriculture, and ecosystem functioning under extreme environmental conditions. Particular emphasis will be placed on marginal environments, including saline and sabkha soils, and the development of innovative strategies to enhance soil productivity, carbo...