The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced multiple academic and senior leadership opportunities in Qatar, opening positions across its Colleges of Health Sciences, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Technology, and university administration.
The current vacancies include positions for Assistant and Associate Professors, a Full Professor in Data and Cyber Security, a senior Vice-President Academics role, and faculty opportunities in Chemical Engineering. The recruitment drive covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging, Data and Cyber Security, and Chemical Engineering.
These opportunities are aimed at experienced academics, researchers, senior higher-education leaders and professionals with relevant teaching, research and industry experience.
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UDST says its eligible employees receive a range of benefits under applicable university policies. These include tax-free salaries, academic annual leave, furnished accommodation with utilities, annual flights for a spouse and up to three children, children’s education allowance, relocation or shipping allowance, professional development opportunities, international health insurance, immigration support, access to recreational facilities, and research and professional development support.
Institution: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Type: Regular / Full-time, depending on the position
Category: Academic Positions
Vacancies: Respiratory Therapy, Vice-President Academics, Medical Imaging, Data and Cyber Security, Chemical Engineering
About University of Doha for Science and Technology
The University of Doha for Science and Technology was established by Emiri Decision No. 13 of 2022 and is Qatar’s first national university specializing in academic, applied, technical and professional education.
The university offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes as well as diplomas and certificates. Its academic structure includes the College of Business, College of Computing and Information Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, College of Health Sciences and College of General Education.
UDST also operates specialized training centres serving individuals and companies.
The university places significant emphasis on student-centred and applied learning. Its faculty members use innovative learning technologies and practical approaches designed to help students develop skills relevant to Qatar’s knowledge-based economy and national development objectives.
The vacancies currently advertised provide opportunities for academics who want to contribute to teaching, research, curriculum development, industry engagement and experiential learning.
1. Assistant/Associate Professor – Respiratory Therapy
Location: Doha, Qatar
Category: Academic Position
Position Type: Regular
Department: Respiratory Therapy, College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences at UDST is inviting applications for faculty positions in Respiratory Therapy at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of Respiratory Therapy courses. The position combines teaching, student assessment, academic development, industry engagement and participation in university activities.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of courses in Respiratory Therapy.
The role includes evaluating student progress and managing resources within the learning environment. The faculty member will also work with industry partners and other educational institutions.
Participation in industry advisory committees is another responsibility. The successful candidate may also coordinate, manage and control projects within the relevant programme area.
Faculty members are expected to maintain course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and participate in instructional development and improvement initiatives.
The university also expects faculty members to contribute to professional and community life within UDST and beyond.
Education Requirements
Candidates should have a PhD or Doctorate in Respiratory Therapy or a respiratory-related health field.
Applicants whose doctoral degree is not specifically in Respiratory Therapy must have a graduate and/or undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, an unrestricted professional licence for the country or jurisdiction in which the programme is located.
RRT credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) are preferred.
Experience Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate both academic and Respiratory Therapy practice experience.
The requirements include:
- At least five years of recent full-time equivalent academic experience
- At least two years of full-time equivalent clinical practice experience
- Experience in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation
- Experience using diverse and current teaching approaches
- Experience in laboratory, simulation and practicum teaching
- Ability to use educational technology and platforms
- Strong academic and information literacy skills
Candidates should also demonstrate contributions to knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publications, knowledge transfer or professional practice.
Preference is given to applicants with contributions in areas such as quality improvement, curriculum development, teaching and learning.
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2. Vice-President, Academics
Location: Doha, Qatar
Category: Academic Position
Position Type: Regular
Level: Senior Executive Academic Leadership
UDST is also recruiting for the position of Vice-President, Academics, a senior leadership role responsible for providing executive-level oversight of academic affairs.
The successful candidate will provide leadership for the implementation of the university’s Teaching and Learning Strategy and contribute to the development of academic policies, programmes and institutional strategies.
Key Responsibilities
The Vice-President, Academics will provide executive-level leadership and direction for a university-wide academic strategy that supports UDST’s academic, technical and vocational mission.
The role includes advising the President on academic plans, policies and procedures related to the university’s strategic plan, mission, vision and goals.
The successful candidate will also build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen UDST’s technical and vocational education and training mission.
This includes working with local, regional and international committees, boards and task force teams.
Another key responsibility is identifying, developing and maintaining high-quality and market-relevant technical and applied programmes.
The Vice-President will contribute to the overall university strategy and lead the development and implementation of academic strategies aligned with UDST’s institutional direction.
The position also involves ensuring the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes and guidelines related to institutional delivery and academic operations.
The successful candidate will monitor the performance of the Academics Division against established key performance indicators.
Budget planning and monitoring will also be part of the role, in collaboration with the Support Services Division.
The Vice-President will establish and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions, K-12 community groups, industry stakeholders and government or ministerial bodies.
Qualifications
The candidate must hold an earned PhD from an accredited institution in an appropriate field such as Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Business or Computer Science.
The university specifies that the successful candidate should possess a doctoral degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, together with substantial senior leadership experience in higher education.
Applicants should demonstrate experience leading complex academic operations, supporting academic excellence and promoting innovation in teaching, learning, research and industry engagement.
Experience
Candidates should have:
- At least 15 years of total professional experience
- At least five years of experience in a similar leadership position
- Experience in a university or college undergoing rapid growth and development
- Experience reviewing or facilitating faculty promotion portfolios
- Significant experience building productive leadership teams
- Experience inspiring academic teams to achieve institutional objectives
Language Requirement
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
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3. Assistant/Associate Professor – Medical Imaging
Specialization: Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging
Location: Doha, Qatar
Category: Academic Position
Position Type: Regular
The College of Health Sciences is also inviting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Medical Imaging, with a primary specialization in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging.
The successful candidate will need academic and professional expertise in diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging, together with a strong background in Medical Imaging Physics.
The faculty member will contribute to teaching imaging physics as part of the Medical Imaging programme.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop, deliver and evaluate courses within Medical Imaging.
Responsibilities include assessing student progress and managing learning environment resources.
The faculty member will also liaise with industry and other educational institutions, participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate projects within the programme area.
Maintaining course portfolio documentation for programme review and accreditation will also be required.
The university expects faculty members to participate in instructional development and improvement activities and contribute to professional and community life.
Education Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A PhD or Doctorate in Medical Imaging
- Specialization, doctoral research focus or dissertation in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging
- An MSc in Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging or Medical Imaging Physics
- A BSc in Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging or Medical Imaging Physics
The MSc and BSc must have been completed through full-time, on-campus study at a reputable and accredited university recognized by UDST.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent is specified for both degrees.
Certification or eligibility for certification by a recognized professional body is preferred.
Experience Requirements
Candidates should have at least three years of full-time equivalent postdoctoral academic experience teaching Medical Imaging at university level.
They should also have clinical or professional practice experience in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Imaging.
A strong academic background in Medical Imaging Physics is required, with the ability to contribute to teaching relevant imaging physics subjects.
Additional requirements include experience in:
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum evaluation
- Classroom teaching
- Laboratory teaching
- Simulation
- Clinical practice teaching
- Educational technologies
- Imaging platforms
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in curriculum development, programme review, accreditation and course coordination.
Research
Candidates should have a record of relevant research experience, including publications, collaborations, funded projects and research impact.
The university also seeks candidates who have contributed to the advancement of health-related knowledge through applied research, publications and knowledge dissemination.
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4. Professor – Data and Cyber Security
Position: NCSA Professorship Chair
Rank: Full Professor
ID: 2025-4040
College: Computing and Information Technology
Position Type: Regular
Location: Doha, Qatar
The College of Computing and Information Technology at UDST is recruiting for a Full Professor position in Data and Cyber Security.
The professorship is supported by a grant from Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). The position is a 10-month renewable full-time appointment.
The role combines teaching, applied research and academic service, with a particular research focus on critical infrastructure security.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of the Data and Cyber-Security Department, the successful candidate will collaborate with faculty members, university staff and NCSA personnel.
The professor will work with NCSA and key industry stakeholders in Qatar to contribute to the advancement of critical infrastructure security.
Responsibilities include conducting research projects, developing strategic initiatives and conducting workshops related to data and cyber security.
The existing Data and Cyber Security programme covers a broad range of subjects, including:
- Applied cryptography
- Industrial control systems security
- Network security
- Ethical hacking
- Security monitoring
- Incident response
The programme is complemented by a master’s programme in artificial intelligence and cognitive cybersecurity.
Education
Applicants must hold a PhD in Cyber Security or a closely related discipline from an internationally recognized university.
Experience
The university requires at least 10 years of teaching and research experience in a higher education institution.
Preferably, candidates should also have around five years of professional or practitioner experience in critical infrastructure security.
Applicants should demonstrate a distinguished research record and international reputation, supported by high-quality publications in top-tier journals.
Excellent experience supervising research students is also required.
Additional Skills
Candidates should have extensive knowledge and work experience across different areas of cybersecurity.
The role requires the ability to initiate applied research projects and contribute to technology-enriched learning environments.
Applicants should also demonstrate:
- Digital literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative working ability
- Experience with emerging digital tools
- Commitment to applied and experiential learning
- Ability to develop student-centred learning environments
- Continuous professional development
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5. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor – Chemical Engineering
ID: 2024-3718
College: Engineering and Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Location: Doha, Qatar
Position Type: Regular
The College of Engineering and Technology is inviting applications for faculty positions at the Associate Professor and Assistant Professor ranks in Chemical Engineering.
The university is particularly seeking expertise in areas including Process Safety, Process Control, Plant Operation, Plant Troubleshooting and Transport Phenomena.
Responsibilities
The faculty member will report to the Head of Department and will develop, deliver and evaluate courses in Chemical Engineering and related diploma, degree and graduate programmes.
The role also involves evaluating student progress and managing resources within the learning environment.
Faculty members will liaise with industry and educational institutions and participate in industry advisory committees.
The successful candidates will also coordinate, manage and supervise final-year and capstone projects.
Maintaining course portfolio documents required for programme review and accreditation is another responsibility.
The College also encourages research-active faculty members to contribute to applied research and innovation.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field, particularly in:
- Process Safety
- Process Control
- Plant Operation
- Plant Troubleshooting
- Transport Phenomena
The doctoral qualification must be from an internationally recognized and accredited institution.
Experience
Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence from recognized and accredited institutions.
A minimum of five years of academic experience after obtaining the PhD is required.
Candidates should also have at least three years of industrial experience related to their field of study.
Additional requirements include competence in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.
Candidates should be able to apply different teaching methods in classrooms, laboratories, simulations and practicum environments.
Experience with educational technologies and platforms is also required.
Research Expectations
The university is seeking candidates capable of initiating and conducting independent applied research.
Applicants should demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions at national and international levels.
Research impact, professional recognition, publications and plans for generating research income are also considered important.
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Teaching, Research and Industry Engagement
Across these vacancies, UDST places strong emphasis on applied and experiential learning.
Faculty members are expected to create learning experiences that connect academic knowledge with practical applications. This includes the use of laboratories, simulations, practicums, digital platforms and other technology-supported teaching methods.
Research is also an important component of several of the advertised positions. Candidates are expected to contribute to applied research, publications, knowledge transfer and professional practice.
Industry engagement is another recurring requirement. Faculty members may participate in advisory committees, work with employers and industry partners, supervise applied projects and help ensure that academic programmes remain relevant to professional requirements.
The university also emphasizes continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Benefits for Eligible Employees
According to the vacancy information provided by UDST, eligible employees can receive a range of benefits under applicable university policies.
These include:
- Generous academic annual leave
- Tax-free salary
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Water and electricity included with accommodation
- Annual flights for spouse and up to three children aged 18 or below
- Children’s education allowance
- Relocation or shipping allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- International health insurance
- In-house immigration services
- Access to recreational facilities
- Research and professional development support
The exact eligibility and applicability of benefits will depend on university policies and the individual appointment.
How to Apply
Applicants for the academic positions must meet the essential qualifications specified for the relevant vacancy.
UDST states that qualifications and experience may be assessed through application documents such as:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter or motivation letter
- References
- Teaching dossiers
- Sample publications
- Scopus report, where applicable
Candidates should provide clear evidence demonstrating how they meet each essential requirement.
For research-oriented positions, applicants should highlight their publications, research projects, collaborations, funding and research impact.
Academic candidates should also provide relevant information about teaching experience, curriculum development, programme review, accreditation, student supervision and industry engagement.
For the Vice-President, Academics position, applicants should clearly demonstrate their senior leadership experience, academic strategy experience, higher-education management background and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted, according to the vacancy information.
Summary
The University of Doha for Science and Technology is offering a broad range of academic career opportunities in Doha across health sciences, computing and information technology, engineering and university leadership.
The vacancies include Assistant and Associate Professor positions in Respiratory Therapy and Medical Imaging, a Full Professor role in Data and Cyber Security, Assistant and Associate Professor positions in Chemical Engineering, and the senior Vice-President, Academics position.
The roles combine teaching, applied research, curriculum development, student engagement, industry collaboration and academic leadership. Applicants with the required academic qualifications and relevant professional experience can consider applying for the position that matches their background.
Candidates should carefully review the individual requirements before submitting their application and ensure that their CV and supporting documents clearly demonstrate their eligibility for the selected role.
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