Call For Research Fellow

• A PhD in a discipline relevant to CUD’s academic programmes and research priorities.
• A sustained record of high-quality publications in reputable indexed journals.
• Evidence of research impact appropriate to their discipline and career stage.
• Experience in collaborative research and the ability to contribute to faculty and student research development.

• Undertake joint research with CUD faculty and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Deliver research seminars or workshops.
• Meet the individual research objectives, deliverables and reporting requirements specified in the appointment contract.

• An academic CV and publication list, including ORCID and Scopus Author ID where available.
• Copies of academic qualifications, including the PhD certificate.
• A brief research proposal outlining the intended collaboration, expected outputs, work schedule and availability.

Established in 2006, CUD is one of the most promising universities in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asian region, QS Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the World, the #1 University in Dubai, and 21^st in the Arab Region according to the QS Arab Region Rankings 2025.

Our expanded City Walk campus hosts state-of-the-art amenities with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Combining all the essential elements of technology, the avant-garde campus brings a new experience to students, featuring: laboratories, research facilities, media studios, high-tech classrooms, a multipurpose theatre, gymnasium, student centre, plenty of dining and entertainment options, and many more!

With the world’s fastest growing population, Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic, professionals, all drawn to the Emirate for its unrivalled lifestyle and the outstanding employment prospects.