Assistant/Associate Professor

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Theoretical Physics. Candidates are expected to have strong teaching and research capabilities, focusing on condensed matter physics or quantum systems. Responsibilities include teaching, research development, and departmental contributions. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary, free accommodation, health insurance, and relocation allowances.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free accommodation

Health insurance

Children's education allowance

Relocation allowance

Annual airfare tickets

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD in Theoretical Physics, preferably in condensed matter physics or quantum systems.
• Teaching experience and a strong record of research, evidenced through top-tier journal publications, are required.
• Successful applicants will prepare a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and sustain an internally and externally funded research program.
• Engage in department’s administrative services and community activities.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Strong research capability

Experience in securing research grants

Student supervision

Education

PhD in Theoretical Physics

Job description

Job Description

The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a faculty position at an Assistant professor level – Associate Professor level will be considered for applicants with an exceptional research profile. The specialty of the applicant should be in the area of theoretical physics, preferably with experience in condensed matter physics or quantum systems. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable strong research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and externally funded research program in their area of expertise, publish their research findings in top‑tier refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of UAE University. Candidates will be required to teach Physics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with teaching experience, publication track record in top‑tier journals, experience in securing research grants, and student supervision will have an advantage. The candidate is also expected to participate in the department’s administrative services as well as community activities. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and need to arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed to the department chair. The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will enjoy a very competitive tax‑free salary package, free accommodation, health insurance, children’s education, relocation & furniture allowances, and annual airfare tickets.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Theoretical Physics (preferably in condensed matter physics or quantum systems). Teaching experience and a strong record of research shown through top‑tier journal publications are required. A successful application will include the following documents:

1. Cover letter stating the capacity you are applying in, why you are applying for this job, and how you could complement the current Faculty’s teaching and research capabilities.
2. An updated CV showing biodata, academic qualifications, professional experience, work history, publications, conferences, thesis supervisions, research grants, scientific awards, h‑index, Google Scholar citations, etc.
3. A Research Statement describing the research program that will be developed and any special instrumentation that will be required (1–2 pages).
4. Teaching statement.

Experience/Skills

Assistant or Associate Professor with good teaching and research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Physics