Professor - Leading Scientist In Healthcare And Biomedical Sciences

Job Description
UAE University (UAEU), in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), is seeking top-tier researchers to advance innovative trends in healthcare and biomedical sciences. The focus is on addressing key health challenges through cutting-edge areas like stem cells, personalized medicine, AI in healthcare, and bioengineering. Successful candidates will have a strong research record, leadership experience, and a commitment to mentoring students and securing funding. This opportunity aims to drive transformative research aligned with UAEU's strategic goals and national health priorities.
Minimum QualificationResearch Excellence: MD and PhD or PhD with strong publication record in high-impact journals, high h-index (at least 40 on Scopus), and significant citation count. Demonstrated innovation and global impact in research.
Grants and Funding: Proven ability to secure competitive research grants and lead collaborative projects.
Graduate Students' Teaching and Supervision: Experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students, with evidence of student success.
Leadership: Leadership in research programs, international collaborations, and academic conferences.
Recognition: Awards, invited talks, and editorial roles showing peer recognition in the field.
Institutional and National Research Alignment: Alignment with the research goals of CMHS, UAEU, and national strategic priorities.
Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
Preferred QualificationRecruitment Focus on Innovative Trends in Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences, including (but not limited to): Stem CellsGenerative AI in HealthcarePersonalized/Precision Medicine and HealthBiobanking (disease cohorts, others) and large-scale population studiesImpact of Environment on Health and its interaction with other health-related factors (e.g., genetics)Promoting Healthy Aging and disease preventionFocus on major local, regional, and global health challenges and unmet needs including cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, mental health, genetic conditionsVirtual and Augmented Reality in HealthcareBioengineering / Biomedical EngineeringClose Date30/11/2026