Postdoctoral Fellowships at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Fully Funded

Applications are now open for multiple Postdoctoral Fellow / Postdoctoral Researcher positions at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain, UAE. These are full-time research positions across a wide range of STEM, health, engineering, business, and computing fields. Most positions have deadlines between 31 July 2026 and 31 December 2026 (some remain open until filled).

They are typically fully funded research appointments that include a competitive monthly salary, medical insurance, and visa support. Candidates of all nationalities who hold a relevant PhD (or are near completion) can apply. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Postdoctoral fellow
• Host Institution: United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)s
• Host Country: United Arab Emirates
• Application Deadlines: Varies with position
• Open to: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None

What These Positions Offer:

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free monthly salary (typically AED 8,000 – 15,000+ depending on the position and experience)
• Medical insurance coverage
• Visa sponsorship and related administrative support

Research & Professional Benefits:

• Full access to UAEU laboratories, research facilities, and resources
• Opportunity to lead or contribute to high-impact research projects
• Mentorship from experienced faculty principal investigators
• Support for publishing in international peer-reviewed journals
• Funding support to attend conferences, workshops, and schools
• Possibility of supervising Master’s and PhD students
• Strong platform for building an independent research career in the UAE and internationally

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

Eligibility Criteria:

Essential Requirements:

• PhD degree (or near completion) in a field relevant to the specific position
• Strong research background with evidence of publications
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Specific technical skills listed in individual job advertisements
• PhD obtained within the last 5 years (required for some positions)
• Hands-on experience matching the project (lab techniques, modelling, AI/ML, data analysis, etc.)
• Proven track record of first-author or high-impact publications
• Experience in grant writing, student supervision, or international collaboration

Also Check: Technical University of Denmark PhD and Postdoc Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Postdoctoral Positions:

• Postdoctoral Researcher (Membrane Technology/Water desalination)
  Chemical & Petroleum Eng. (COE)
  Close date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Public Health Institute (CMHS)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Zayed Bin Sultan Cntr. For Health Sc
  Close date: Monday, August 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Physics (COS)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Physics (COS)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Research Associate
  Chemistry (COS)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Chemistry (COS)
  Close date: Monday, August 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
  Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Information Systems & Security (CIT)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Information Systems & Security (CIT)
  Close date: open until filled
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher – AI & Smart Aquaculture Systems
  Mechanical & Aerospace Eng. (COE)
  Close date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Economics and Finance (CBE)
  Close date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Fellow
  Biology (COS)
  Close date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  APPLY HERE

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Professor positions at the University of Freiburg, Germany.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official UAEU Jobs portal
2. Go to the Post-Doctoral tab or use the search function.
3. Click on the specific position title that matches your expertise.
4. Review the full job description, required documents, and exact deadline.
5. Prepare and upload the required materials (usually CV, cover letter/research statement, list of publications, and sometimes recommendation letters or research proposal).
6. Submit the online application before the stated closing date.

Also Check: Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia