Science Center Photographer - Events & Research Visuals

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

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