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The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a Junior Research Scientist to support a multidisciplinary research program investigating the environmental and ecological drivers of productive fishing grounds in the United Arab Emirates.
Working alongside researchers from NYUAD and Emirates Nature–WWF, the successful candidate will contribute to marine habitat mapping, spatial analysis, and environmental data integration to support fisheries management and marine conservation.
The Junior Research Scientist will support the acquisition, processing, and analysis of marine spatial and environmental datasets collected throughout the project. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will assist in developing habitat maps, managing spatial databases, integrating environmental monitoring data, and producing analytical outputs that inform conservation planning and fisheries management.
The role combines office-based spatial analysis with opportunities to participate in field surveys, environmental monitoring, and marine habitat assessments across the UAE.
The successful candidate will assist with processing GIS, bathymetric, habitat, and environmental datasets, maintaining project databases, and supporting the development of habitat maps and spatial products. Responsibilities include assisting with side-scan sonar and underwater imagery processing, data quality assurance, statistical analyses, and preparation of maps, figures, reports, and scientific publications.
The Junior Research Scientist will also participate in field campaigns to collect environmental and spatial reference data and contribute to project reporting and stakeholder deliverables.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Science, Geography, GIS, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Spatial Ecology, or a closely related discipline. Master’s degree and less than 5 years of research experience in the relevant field, or a Bachelor's degree with any level of experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, managing scientific datasets, and conducting quantitative analyses using software such as R or Python. Experience with marine habitat mapping, environmental monitoring data, side-scan sonar, or remote sensing is desirable. Candidates should possess strong analytical and organizational skills and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree/ copy of highest degree, and a research statement, all in PDF format. Contact information for 2 references will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Bradham email: kelly.bradham@nyu.edu
