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Research Scientist · Abu Dhabi

$75,412

Median / year

Jobs Posted 194

Hiring Companies 33

Visa Sponsorship 98.42%

Remote Options 13.16%

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194 Research Scientist Jobs in Abu Dhabi ・ Updated 2026-08-24

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Senior Researcher

Defense and Space Manufacturing Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Security Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Security Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Senior Computational Scientist - Material Sciences

Sovereign Wealth Fund / Investment Management Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $90k-$120k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Direct to Company $90k-$120k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Research Assistant – Silicon Photonic Hardware for Neuromorphic Computing

Education Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $30k-$45k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Support & IT

Direct to Company $30k-$45k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Support & IT

Senior Specialist, AI Infrastructure

Oil & Gas Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $90k-$130k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $90k-$130k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Research Engineer

Education Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $60k-$90k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Support & IT

Direct to Company $60k-$90k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Support & IT

Applied AI Researcher | Graduate Role

AI / Enterprise Software Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $40k-$60k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics

Direct to Company $40k-$60k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics

Post-Doctoral Associate in the Center for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CIDSAI) - Dr. Pierre Youssef

Education Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $50k-$75k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Direct to Company $50k-$75k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Scientific Researcher in Systematic Investing

Sovereign Wealth Fund / Investment Management Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Design & UX

Senior Research Engineer

Technology, Information and Internet Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

AI Solutions Consultant

AI / Enterprise Software Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $70k-$100k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Account & Client Management

Direct to Company $70k-$100k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Account & Client Management

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Scientist, Systems Engineer (C4ISR Systems - ACE - Advanced Concept Engineer)

Defense and Space Manufacturing Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $90k-$130k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Networks Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $90k-$130k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Networks Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Principal Robotics Research Engineer

Technology, Information and Internet Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$130k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Design & UX

Direct to Company $80k-$130k* Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Design & UX

Senior Scientist - Speech and Language

Technology, Information and Internet Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Senior Applied Scientist

IT Services and IT Consulting Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $80k-$120k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management

Research Engineer/Technician in the Division of Science (Computer Science) - Dr. Nizar Habash

Education Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $50k-$75k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics

Direct to Company $50k-$75k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics

Lead Applied Scientist

IT Services and IT Consulting Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $120k-$180k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Consultancy

Direct to Company $120k-$180k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Consultancy

Principal Applied Scientist

IT Services and IT Consulting Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $90k-$150k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Sales & Business Development

Direct to Company $90k-$150k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Sales & Business Development

Senior Applied Scientist

IT Services and IT Consulting Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$110k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $80k-$110k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Senior Research Engineer in the Division of Science (Computer Science)

Education Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $60k-$90k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Direct to Company $60k-$90k* Apply from abroad Relocation Support Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Data & Analytics Product & Project Management

Applied Scientist

IT Services and IT Consulting Company Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Direct to Company $80k-$100k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Design & UX

Direct to Company $80k-$100k* Apply from abroad Visa Sponsorship Software & Engineering Product & Project Management Design & UX

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Research Scientist jobs in Abu Dhabi offer visa sponsorship?

Yes. Approximately 98.42% of Research Scientist jobs in Abu Dhabi offer visa sponsorship, based on current listings.

Are Research Scientist salaries tax-free in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. The United Arab Emirates has no personal income tax, so all salaries are tax-free. This means your take-home pay equals your gross salary.

Can I apply for Research Scientist jobs in Abu Dhabi from abroad?

Yes. Many companies in Abu Dhabi hire internationally and provide relocation support. Additionally, 13.16% of roles offer remote or hybrid work options.

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