Laboratory Officer-Physics

About the University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah is committed to providing a world-class educational experience that prepares lifelong learners and leaders with integrated knowledge and skills. We are passionate about building a collaborative and sustainable environment that cultivates twenty-first-century skills and fosters pioneering research and scholarship. We seek to serve the current and future needs of our local community and beyond by offering innovative academic and professional programs.

Since its foundation in 1997, the University has successfully become one of the top Universities in the UAE and has managed to make its mark in the educational and research industry worldwide united by six core values: Integrity and Ethics, Dedication, Inclusiveness, Excellence with limitless Drive, Accountability and Transparency, and Innovation and Creativity.

The University of Sharjah believes in the crucial role of scientific research in the development of the modern United Arab Emirates. Since its establishment, the university has put research at the top of its list of priorities. Part of the university's strategy is to promote research among faculty members in all colleges, with the aim of attracting outstanding faculty with impressive research accomplishments.

The University of Sharjah’s Rankings:

251-300 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Among the top 200 universities globally (176-200) in The World University Rankings 2023 by Subjects

Among the best #121 universities in Asia In News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022/2023

=89th in The Young University Rankings in 2022

#61 The Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2022

Among the top 10 best Arab universities The Arab University Rankings 2022

About the Role

As Laboratory Officer-Physics, you will be responsible for supervising, maintaining, and upgrading the laboratory facilities, supporting faculty and students who are using them, as well as safely testing the labs and assuring proper functioning of facilities, materials, and equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare experiments for lab sessions and participate in the application and development of these experiments with faculty members while ensuring all safety requirements are implemented at all times.
2. Provide technical support to lab users and assist in lab hardware/software usage as well as the use of the various labs facilities and devices.
3. Manage and supervise lab facilities by making sure that the equipment and machines are in good working order and recommending improvements as appropriate to maintain standards of accuracy and reliability.
4. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and update laboratory software and demonstrate how to use them.
5. Store, maintain, and use radiation sources and radiation equipment safely for experiments.
6. Participate in improving existing laboratory facilities and in preparing future laboratory facilities for the college/department, as well as manage lab equipment and supplies to ensure the lab is fully operational.
7. Coordinate with the college administration in arranging appropriate schedules in order to conduct weekly classes.
8. Participate in invigilating student examinations, co-instructing practical sessions, and help mark exams when required.

Job Requirements

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
2. Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
3. Good laboratory management including knowledge of basic lab principles and applications as well as methods, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Demonstrate a good understanding of operating the required software/hardware.
5. Able to understand the meaning of common error messages and explain them to users in simple language.
6. Good knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application.
7. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics, Astronomy, or any similar discipline.
8. 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.

Closing Date: 12/Mar/2025