Research Assistant – Construction Project Management

About the role

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University is looking for a Research Assistant to support its Construction Project Management research activities. The role combines field construction management experience with the use of digital tools and programming in an academic setting.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data required for ongoing research projects.
• Apply digital tools and programming techniques to construction management studies.
• Assist with field construction management tasks and support other research projects as needed.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to scholarly publications.

Required profile

• Relevant academic degree (e.g., civil, construction, or related engineering).
• Demonstrated experience in construction management and Industry 4.0 environments.
• Ability to work flexibly and take initiative in a research‑driven environment.
• Strong technical writing skills and a record of publications.

Required skills

• Construction management
• Programming
• Digital tools for construction research

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading university research team.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art digital resources and laboratories.
• Professional development in construction project management and advanced digital methodologies.