Junior Research Scientist - Research Aquarist
Posted date [2026-09-20]
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Job Description and Requirements
Junior Research Scientist - Research AquaristJob Snapshot
Role: Junior Research Scientist - Research Aquarist
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Demonstrated research aquarium experience; Master\'s degree candidates should have less than 5 years of experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Research Scientist - Research Aquarist to join the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position supports a growing experimental ecophysiology research program studying coral and fish responses to environmental stress. Working under the supervision of Prof. John Burt, the successful candidate will operate and maintain experimental aquarium and mesocosm systems while supporting interdisciplinary marine research spanning ecophysiology, marine ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and environmental science.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Role
NYU Abu Dhabi is expanding its experimental aquarium and mesocosm infrastructure to support a growing community of experimental researchers. The Research Aquarist will have a core technical role in maintaining these systems and ensuring they can support controlled studies of marine organisms and environmental stress.
The position combines aquarium operations, life-support management, environmental controls, technical troubleshooting, aquatic organism care, and research data support.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and manage experimental research aquaria across a range of sizes.
* Maintain closed and other aquarium systems used for experimental research.
* Manage aquarium lighting and environmental control systems.
* Operate air and mixed-gas supply systems.
* Maintain heaters, chillers, and associated temperature-control equipment.
* Support plumbing installation, modification, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Contribute to tank and sump design and modification.
* Operate and maintain aquarium life-support systems.
* Support disease control and management for aquatic organisms.
* Monitor aquarium conditions and troubleshoot technical problems.
* Assist researchers with experimental aquarium and mesocosm requirements.
* Collect, record, and manage aquarium-based research data.
* Support experimental studies investigating coral and fish responses to environmental stress.
Required Experience and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate practical experience running, maintaining, and modifying research aquaria, including experience with closed and other aquarium systems.
Relevant technical experience should include:
* Aquarium environmental control systems.
* Plumbing and aquarium infrastructure.
* Tank and sump design.
* Aquarium system maintenance and modification.
* Apex Neptune Systems.
* Life-support systems.
* Technical troubleshooting.
A valid driver\'s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a Master\'s degree and less than five years of experience are also encouraged to apply.
Additional preferred experience includes:
* Research or academic aquarium systems.
* Boat-based fieldwork.
* Diving-based marine fieldwork.
* Coral spawning.
* Larval fish husbandry.
* Coral reef restoration.
* Coral nurseries.
* SCUBA diving certification.
Research Environment
The successful candidate will work with Prof. John Burt, head of the NYU Abu Dhabi Marine Biology Lab and Director of Mubadala ACCESS, while supporting researchers from multiple scientific disciplines.
The research environment integrates coral and fish ecophysiology with marine ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and environmental science. The expanding aquarium and mesocosm facilities provide experimental infrastructure for studying marine organisms and their responses to changing environmental conditions.
Employment and Benefits
NYU Abu Dhabi states that the position includes a competitive salary and benefits.
Source-listed support for NYU Abu Dhabi research staff includes:
* Relocation allowance.
* Educational assistance for dependents.
* Access to health and wellness services.
* Support for research activities.
* Support for dual-career families.
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until 01 September 2026.
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Degree transcript or copy of the highest degree.
* Research statement.
At least two contact references or recommendation letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university combines undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
NYU Abu Dhabi\'s international academic community includes students from more than 120 countries speaking over 100 languages. Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, the university supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and knowledge creation within a globally connected academic environment.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Research Role
NYU Abu Dhabi is expanding its experimental aquarium and mesocosm infrastructure to support a growing community of experimental researchers. The Research Aquarist will have a core technical role in maintaining these systems and ensuring they can support controlled studies of marine organisms and environmental stress.
The position combines aquarium operations, life-support management, environmental controls, technical troubleshooting, aquatic organism care, and research data support.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and manage experimental research aquaria across a range of sizes.
* Maintain closed and other aquarium systems used for experimental research.
* Manage aquarium lighting and environmental control systems.
* Operate air and mixed-gas supply systems.
* Maintain heaters, chillers, and associated temperature-control equipment.
* Support plumbing installation, modification, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Contribute to tank and sump design and modification.
* Operate and maintain aquarium life-support systems.
* Support disease control and management for aquatic organisms.
* Monitor aquarium conditions and troubleshoot technical problems.
* Assist researchers with experimental aquarium and mesocosm requirements.
* Collect, record, and manage aquarium-based research data.
* Support experimental studies investigating coral and fish responses to environmental stress.
Required Experience and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate practical experience running, maintaining, and modifying research aquaria, including experience with closed and other aquarium systems.
Relevant technical experience should include:
* Aquarium environmental control systems.
* Plumbing and aquarium infrastructure.
* Tank and sump design.
* Aquarium system maintenance and modification.
* Apex Neptune Systems.
* Life-support systems.
* Technical troubleshooting.
A valid driver\'s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor\'s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a Master\'s degree and less than five years of experience are also encouraged to apply.
Additional preferred experience includes:
* Research or academic aquarium systems.
* Boat-based fieldwork.
* Diving-based marine fieldwork.
* Coral spawning.
* Larval fish husbandry.
* Coral reef restoration.
* Coral nurseries.
* SCUBA diving certification.
Research Environment
The successful candidate will work with Prof. John Burt, head of the NYU Abu Dhabi Marine Biology Lab and Director of Mubadala ACCESS, while supporting researchers from multiple scientific disciplines.
The research environment integrates coral and fish ecophysiology with marine ecology, genomics, molecular biology, and environmental science. The expanding aquarium and mesocosm facilities provide experimental infrastructure for studying marine organisms and their responses to changing environmental conditions.
Employment and Benefits
NYU Abu Dhabi states that the position includes a competitive salary and benefits.
Source-listed support for NYU Abu Dhabi research staff includes:
* Relocation allowance.
* Educational assistance for dependents.
* Access to health and wellness services.
* Support for research activities.
* Support for dual-career families.
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted immediately, and candidates will be considered until 01 September 2026.
Applicants must submit the following materials in PDF format:
* Cover letter.
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Degree transcript or copy of the highest degree.
* Research statement.
At least two contact references or recommendation letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.
About New York University Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in Abu Dhabi and part of NYU\'s global university network. The university combines undergraduate education with advanced research and scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
NYU Abu Dhabi\'s international academic community includes students from more than 120 countries speaking over 100 languages. Together with NYU\'s campuses in New York and Shanghai, the university supports multidisciplinary research, international academic collaboration, and knowledge creation within a globally connected academic environment.
