Photographer

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Photographer to deliver high-quality imagery for events, research projects, official visits, and promotional materials. You will cover conferences, workshops, and center activities, edit photos, and maintain the center’s digital archive while ensuring compliance with privacy policies and UAEU guidelines.

Travel to events as required; create compelling visual stories to support communications and outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional photographer in corporate, academic, or government environments.
• Strong knowledge of cameras, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and cover events outside normal working hours.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture professional photographs of events, conferences, workshops, meetings, official visits, and Center activities.
• Photograph research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, and other scientific activities as required.
• Produce high-quality images for the Center’s website, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Edit and enhance photographs while maintaining professional quality and accuracy.
• Organize, label, store, and maintain the Center’s digital photo archive.
• Coordinate with the Administration and Communications teams regarding photography requirements and schedules.
• Ensure appropriate photography equipment is available, maintained, and ready for use.
• Support the development of visual content for special campaigns and institutional events.
• Ensure photographs are taken in accordance with UAEU policies and applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other photography and visual-content duties as assigned.

Skills

Camera operation

Lighting

Composition

Photo editing

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography/Media

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Job Description

Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a qualified Photographer to produce high-quality photography and visual content for the Center’s events, activities, research projects, official visits, social media platforms, publications, and promotional materials.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional photographer, preferably in a corporate, academic, or government environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional cameras, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and cover events outside normal working hours when required.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional photographer, preferably in a corporate, academic, or government environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional cameras, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and cover events outside normal working hours when required.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills.

Expected Skills

• Capture professional photographs of events, conferences, workshops, meetings, official visits, and Center activities.
• Photograph research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, and other scientific activities as required.
• Produce high-quality images for the Center’s website, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Edit and enhance photographs while maintaining professional quality and accuracy.
• Organize, label, store, and maintain the Center’s digital photo archive.
• Coordinate with the Administration and Communications teams regarding photography requirements and schedules.
• Ensure appropriate photography equipment is available, maintained, and ready for use.
• Support the development of visual content for special campaigns and institutional events.
• Ensure photographs are taken in accordance with UAEU policies and applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other photography and visual-content duties as assigned.

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.

Open until filled