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Associate (Crop Science and Management)

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Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar, offering high-quality academic and research programs that address national and regional challenges. The Agricultural Research Station (ARS) focuses on advancing arid-climate agriculture and supporting food security through sustainable practices and advanced technologies. ARS integrates expertise in crop science, soil management, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming systems, collaborating with local and international partners to deliver impactful research and innovation.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesQatar University's Agricultural Research Station is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate specializing in crop science with a focus on arid plants, particularly date palm. The successful candidate will support research activities related to physiology, genetics, breeding, and sustainable management of date palms and other drought-tolerant crops. This position involves conducting field and laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, and assisting in research publications and grant applications.

1. Conduct independent and collaborative research on date palm genetics, physiology, breeding, and sustainable management.
2. Assist in field and greenhouse experiments related to date palm growth, stress adaptation, and productivity.
3. Conduct lab-based analyses on plant physiology, genetics, and soil-water interactions.
4. Support data collection, statistical analysis, and report writing.
5. Maintain research plots, monitor plant growth, and apply appropriate agronomic treatments.
6. Assist in publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences.
7. Contribute to grant writing and research proposal development.
8. Collaborate with faculty, students, and external research partners.
9. Assist in developing extension materials for farmers and industry stakeholders.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesQatar University's Agricultural Research Station is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate specializing in crop science with a focus on arid plants, particularly date palm. The successful candidate will support research activities related to physiology, genetics, breeding, and sustainable management of date palms and other drought-tolerant crops. This position involves conducting field and laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, and assisting in research publications and grant applications.

1. Conduct independent and collaborative research on date palm genetics, physiology, breeding, and sustainable management.
2. Assist in field and greenhouse experiments related to date palm growth, stress adaptation, and productivity.
3. Conduct lab-based analyses on plant physiology, genetics, and soil-water interactions.
4. Support data collection, statistical analysis, and report writing.
5. Maintain research plots, monitor plant growth, and apply appropriate agronomic treatments.
6. Assist in publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting results at conferences.
7. Contribute to grant writing and research proposal development.
8. Collaborate with faculty, students, and external research partners.
9. Assist in developing extension materials for farmers and industry stakeholders.
Required Documents

Academic:
  1. Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
  2. Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
  3. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
  4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
  5. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits

Academic:
  1. A three-year renewable contract.
  2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  3. Tax-free salary.
  4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
  5. Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
  6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
  7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
  8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
  9. End-of-contract indemnity.

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Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.

Job ID: 145355315