Veterinary Researcher

About the Role:

We are seeking a Veterinary Researcher to develop and coordinate veterinary research supporting wildlife conservation and breeding programmes, with a particular focus on virology, immunology and infectious diseases.

Based in Reneco’s Research Division in Abu Dhabi, the researcher will identify scientific priorities, develop research projects, and oversee studies conducted internally, by students, and through external collaborations. The role involves close collaboration with the Veterinary Division to address animal health challenges and translate research findings into practical recommendations.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify knowledge gaps and propose veterinary research projects aligned with conservation, animal health and breeding priorities.
• Design and lead scientific studies, defining objectives, methods, timelines and expected deliverables.
• Oversee the scientific quality, ethical requirements, data analysis, and reporting of research projects.
• Supervise and mentor students involved in veterinary research.
• Monitor the progress and review the scientific outputs of projects conducted by external collaborators.
• Develop and coordinate partnerships with academic institutions, laboratories and veterinary research teams.
• Provide scientific support to the Veterinary Division, particularly on questions relating to virology, immunology and infectious diseases.
• Prepare scientific publications, technical reports and presentations, and communicate findings to scientific and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate research documentation and ensure that project findings are accessible to relevant teams.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary degree and a PhD in veterinary sciences, virology, immunology, infectious diseases, or a closely related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant research experience, with demonstrated ability to independently develop and deliver scientific projects.
• Substantial post-degree research experience, with evidence of independently developing and delivering scientific projects and publications.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students and coordinating multidisciplinary or external research collaborations.
• Strong study design, data interpretation, scientific writing and communication skills; fluent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, for reporting, data organisation and presentations.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and scientific data management tools.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.