Scientific Events Photographer & Visual Content Pro

UAEU; Al Ain; On-site; AED 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a qualified Photographer to produce high-quality photography and visual content for events, activities, research projects, and promotional materials.

You will cover conferences, official visits, and center activities, edit and organize images, and support social media and publications. A strong portfolio, related degree, and ability to travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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 travel and cover events outside normal working hours when required.

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

Event photography

Photo editing

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Lighting techniques

Communication skills

Portfolio development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Photography or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a qualified Photographer to produce high-quality photography and visual content for events, activities, research projects, and promotional materials.

You will cover conferences, official visits, and center activities, edit and organize images, and support social media and publications. A strong portfolio, related degree, and ability to travel may be required.