Professor/Director Space Sciences Department University of Sharjah

The University of Sharjah (UoS) in the United Arab Emirates is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of the Professor and Director of Space Sciences Department at Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space sciences & Technology (SAASST) to begin in the Academic Year 2024-2025.

Duties of Professor/Director Space Sciences Department

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Space Research Laboratory aligned with the organization’s overall mission and objectives.
• Provide leadership in identifying new research opportunities, partnerships with local and international space research laboratories, industries, and agencies, and finding and/or managing funding sources to advance the laboratory’s goals.
• Management and Supervision: Directly manage and supervise seven research laboratories, ensuring efficient and effective operation.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among scientist s, engineers, and researchers.
• Manage and supervise researchers in writing scientific publications and manuscripts from initial research phase to final publication.
• Help organize weekly events, workshops, lectures from internal and exte rnal researchers, engineers, scientists and subject matter experts.
• Oversee existing research facilities, assets, instruments, and resources on campus and locally.
• Decision Making: Make critical decisions related to resource allocation, research priorities, and project timelines to ensure the success of ongoing and future initiatives.
• Evaluate research proposals, results, and progress reports to guide the direction of the laboratory’s projects.
• Team Development: Recruit, develop, and mentor a high performing team of scientists, engineers, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and diversity and inclusion within the laboratory.
• Communication and collaboration: Communicate effectively with all SAASST/ UoS staff, departments and administration, government agencies, industry partners, media, and other academic institutions.
• Collaborate with other research organizations and space agencies to enhance the laboratory’s capabilities and impact.

Job Requirements of Professor/Director Space Sciences Department

• Educational Background: Ph.D. in a relevant field of space research (e.g., Astrophysics, Engineering, Planetary Science).
• Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role within a research or space exploration organization.
• Minimum 2 year experience in similar role.
• Preferred experience in Space Sciences research, Operation and Mission Design of spacecrafts and Artificial Intelligence.
• Preferred experience in Space Sciences research, Operation and Mission Design of spacecrafts and Artificial Intelligence.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Strong strategic planning and decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Ability to travel and participate in local and international conferences, tradeshows, workshops, and events.
• In-depth knowledge of current trends and developments in space research and technology.
• Strong strategic planning and decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Ability to travel and participate in local and international conferences, tradeshows, workshops, and events.
• Demonstrated success in securing research funding and managing comples projects.
• In-depth knowledge of current trends and developments in space research and technology.

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