Junior Researcher

About the Role:

Based at NARC in Al Ain, the Junior Researcher will support the Dama Gazelle project through reproductive assessments and semen collection, analysis, and cryopreservation. This four-month assignment will contribute to the project’s scientific activities and the preparation of a technical report for the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the internal and external reproductive organs of dama gazelles using ultrasonography.
• Perform semen collection using ultrasound-guided massage techniques.
• Analyse semen quality using Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA), flow cytometry, and sperm morphology assessment.
• Perform semen cryopreservation and document the procedures and results.
• Maintain accurate research records and analyse the findings.
• Prepare a technical report presenting the methods, results, and conclusions for the client.
• Coordinate with the research team to organise activities and meet project deadlines.

Requirements:

• PhD in reproductive biology, veterinary science, animal reproduction, or a closely related field.
• Ultrasonographic assessment of reproductive organs.
• Semen collection techniques for wild ungulates.
• Semen analysis using CASA and flow cytometry.
• Sperm morphology assessment and cryopreservation.
• Scientific data analysis and technical report writing.