Job Description

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to conduct research in the area of embedded systems and artificial intelligence for biomedical applications. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Atef in the Electrical and Communication Engineering Department, starting in August 2026, in a full-time, on-site PhD position. The PhD candidate will be responsible for designing and synthesizing AI models for FPGA implementation or MCU deployment, participating in high-quality research projects under professional supervision, publishing research in high-impact journals, and presenting results at international conferences. UAEU offers a competitive salary in accordance with international standards and university regulations, opportunities to participate in international conferences, access to an interdisciplinary research environment with a young and motivated team, an extensive international scientific network, and a friendly and supportive work atmosphere. 

Eligibility Criteria: - Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline, with both BSc and MSc cumulative GPAs of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. - Required qualifications include experience with microcontroller units (MCU) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), strong motivation, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively within an international research team. 

How to apply? 

Interested candidates should submit their application by email to Dr. Mohamed Atef (moh_atef@uaeu.ac.ae) no later than 15 February 2026. - The application package must include an updated CV, certified copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 or equivalent), an official IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.5, two letters of recommendation, a statement of research experience and interests, published research papers (if available), and the MSc thesis dissertation.