About the Role
The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at the company is seeking a Research Engineer to lead the development of modern data engineering infrastructure supporting multidisciplinary environmental and climate research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with researchers across marine science, climate science, biodiversity, and environmental monitoring to build scalable data platforms that enable world-class research and evidence-based decision making.
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The successful candidate will design and maintain cloud-based data infrastructure, develop automated data pipelines, integrate diverse scientific datasets, and implement data governance and quality assurance frameworks. Working closely with faculty, researchers, software developers, and external collaborators, the Research Engineer will help develop analytical platforms that support environmental monitoring, artificial intelligence applications, geospatial analytics, and long-term research data management.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain cloud-based data infrastructure.
- Develop automated data pipelines.
- Integrate diverse scientific datasets.
- Implement data governance and quality assurance frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with faculty, researchers, software developers, and external partners to develop analytical platforms.
- Support environmental monitoring and artificial intelligence applications, geospatial analytics, and long-term research data management.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in Python, SQL, cloud computing, data engineering, and modern software development practices.
- Experience working with scientific data, geospatial information, environmental monitoring systems, or research infrastructure is highly desirable.
Application Materials
All applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript of degree or copy of highest degree
- Research statement
Shortlisted candidates will provide at least 2 contact references, also in PDF format.
Benefits and Working Conditions
At the company, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. To support our research staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- A generous relocation allowance.
- Educational assistance for dependents.
- Access to health and wellness services.
- Support for dual-career families.
The company is committed to research staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches.
Diversity and Inclusion
The company is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to the vibrancy and excellence of our academic community. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
