Call for Research Fellow

Canadian University Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian University Dubai invites applications for Research Fellow appointments of up to one academic semester, aimed at advancing joint research, publications, and international collaboration.

Applicants should hold a PhD relevant to CUD’s priorities and demonstrate a sustained record of high-quality publications, evidence of research impact, and strong collaborative research experience. Appointments require satisfactory security clearance and a signed contract; closing date is 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline relevant to CUD’s academic programmes and research priorities.
• Sustained record of high-quality publications in reputable indexed journals.
• Evidence of research impact appropriate to the discipline and career stage.
• Experience in collaborative research and contribution to faculty and student development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake joint research with CUD faculty and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Deliver research seminars or workshops.
• Meet the appointment objectives, deliverables and reporting requirements in the contract.

Skills

Research collaboration

Academic publishing

Scholarly communication

Education

PhD in a discipline relevant to CUD’s academic programmes

Job description

Call for Research Fellows

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) invites applications from established researchers for Research Fellow appointments of up to one academic semester.

The program supports joint research, high-quality publications, international collaboration, and research development.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A PhD in a discipline relevant to CUD’s academic programmes and research priorities.
• A sustained record of high-quality publications in reputable indexed journals.
• Evidence of research impact appropriate to their discipline and career stage.
• Experience in collaborative research and the ability to contribute to faculty and student research development.

International research collaboration, externally funded projects and interdisciplinary research experience are advantages. Assessment will consider the quality and relevance of contributions; no single research metric determines selection.

Responsibilities

• Undertake joint research with CUD faculty and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Deliver research seminars or workshops.
• Meet the individual research objectives, deliverables and reporting requirements specified in the appointment contract.

Appointment Arrangements

The contract will specify the appointment category, duration, workload, campus attendance, any approved remote collaboration, remuneration and support. Applicants employed elsewhere must obtain any necessary home institution approval.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory security clearance, University approval and a signed contract.

Closing date: November 30, 2026

CUD welcomes qualified applicants from diverse academic backgrounds.

About Us

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21 st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.