Job Description

Photographer – Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, UAE

The Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a qualified and experienced Photographer to produce high-quality photographic and visual content documenting the Center’s research activities, institutional events, official visits, and public engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for professional photography, image editing, digital content preparation, and photographic archive management. The position also involves documenting scientific research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, and other activities associated with the Center’s work.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field, together with proven professional photography experience and a strong portfolio.

The role requires technical proficiency with professional cameras, lighting, photographic composition, and editing software, including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Position: Photographer
Organisation: Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Country: United Arab Emirates
Field: Photography and Visual Communications
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification
Experience: Proven professional photography experience
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

The Photographer will support the Center’s institutional communications and research documentation by capturing, editing, organising, and maintaining professional photographs.

The position involves photographing academic and institutional events, scientific facilities, research activities, and official engagements.

Photographic content will be used across the Center’s website, social media platforms, newsletters, reports, presentations, publications, and promotional materials.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the Administration and Communications teams to plan photographic assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent professional standards.

The role requires the flexibility to travel and cover events outside normal working hours when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

1. Institutional and Event Photography

The successful candidate will:

• Capture professional photographs of institutional events and activities.
• Provide photographic coverage of conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Photograph meetings and official visits.
• Document activities involving the Center’s staff, visitors, and external stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality images suitable for institutional communications and publications.

2. Scientific and Research Photography

The Photographer will document the Center’s scientific and research activities, including:

• Research projects
• Laboratories
• Scientific facilities
• Research equipment
• Plants
• Other scientific activities requiring photographic documentation

The role requires producing clear, accurate, and professional visual records appropriate to the subject and intended institutional use.

3. Photography for Digital and Print Communications

Responsibilities include producing photographic content for:

• The Center’s official website
• Social media platforms
• Newsletters
• Institutional reports
• Presentations
• Publications
• Promotional materials

The successful candidate will support the Center’s communication activities by providing images appropriate to different publication and promotional requirements.

4. Photo Editing and Image Enhancement

The appointed candidate will:

• Edit and enhance photographs using professional editing software.
• Maintain high standards of photographic quality.
• Ensure that edited images remain accurate representations of their subjects.
• Prepare images for institutional publications and digital communications.

Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom is explicitly required in the advertised qualifications.

5. Digital Photography Archive Management

The Photographer will:

• Organise photographic files.
• Label and store digital photographs.
• Maintain the Center’s photographic archive.
• Support the orderly management and retrieval of visual records.

These responsibilities help ensure that photographs remain available for authorised institutional use.

6. Coordination with Administrative and Communications Teams

The successful candidate will coordinate with the Center’s Administration and Communications teams regarding:

• Photography requirements
• Assignment schedules
• Event coverage
• Visual content needs
• Institutional communication activities

7. Photography Equipment Management

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that appropriate photography equipment is available for assignments.
• Maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Preparing cameras and related equipment before scheduled activities.
• Supporting the effective use and readiness of photographic equipment.

8. Campaigns and Special Events

The Photographer will support the development of visual content for:

• Special institutional campaigns
• Research-related communications
• Institutional events
• Promotional activities

9. Privacy, Confidentiality, and Professional Standards

The successful candidate must ensure that photographs are taken in accordance with:

• Applicable UAEU policies.
• Relevant privacy requirements.
• Confidentiality requirements.

The role also involves carrying out other photography and visual-content duties assigned by the Center.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

1. Academic or Professional Qualification

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in one of the following fields:

• Photography
• Media
• Visual Communication
• A related discipline

The advertisement allows a relevant qualification as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree. It does not specify additional equivalency criteria.

2. Professional Photography Experience

Applicants must demonstrate proven experience as a professional photographer.

Experience in the following environments is particularly valued:

• Corporate organisations
• Academic institutions
• Government organisations

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of years of professional experience.

3. Photography Techniques and Equipment

Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Professional cameras
• Lighting
• Photographic composition
• Photography techniques

Applicants should be capable of producing professional images across different subjects and settings.

4. Photo Editing Software

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in professional photo-editing software, including:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom

5. Professional Photography Portfolio

A strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills is required.

The advertisement does not prescribe a specific portfolio format, minimum number of photographs, or submission method.

6. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Professional conduct when interacting with colleagues, visitors, and institutional stakeholders.

7. Organisation and Deadline Management

Candidates must be able to:

• Work effectively under pressure.
• Meet assigned deadlines.
• Manage photography assignments professionally.
• Coordinate activities with relevant teams.

8. Flexibility and Travel

Applicants must be able to:

• Travel when required.
• Cover events outside normal working hours when necessary.

The advertisement does not specify the expected frequency of travel or arrangements for work outside normal hours.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

The employer’s Preferred Qualification section repeats the Minimum Qualification section without identifying additional preferred requirements.

Accordingly, no further qualifications have been introduced.

Professional photography experience in corporate, academic, or government environments is particularly relevant, as indicated in the original advertisement.

Expected Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce professional photographs of institutional events and scientific activities.
• Apply appropriate lighting and composition techniques.
• Edit and enhance photographs using professional software.
• Prepare images for digital and printed materials.
• Organise and maintain digital photography archives.
• Coordinate effectively with administrative and communications personnel.
• Maintain photographic equipment.
• Work within institutional privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Meet deadlines and respond to changing assignment schedules.

Salary and Employment Conditions

The advertisement does not specify:

• Salary range
• Employment type
• Contract duration
• Standard working hours
• Benefits or allowances
• Travel arrangements
• Overtime arrangements

Applicants should consult the employer’s official recruitment information for these details.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

No fixed closing date is specified.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply while recruitment remains open.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment channel associated with the Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology vacancy.

The supplied advertisement does not include a direct application link or detailed application instructions.

Applicants should consult the original vacancy page for the required submission procedure.

A strong professional photography portfolio is part of the stated qualification requirements; candidates should follow the employer’s instructions regarding its submission.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Organisation	Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Job Title	Photographer
Job Category	Professional / Non-Academic
Functional Area	Photography and Visual Communications
Country	United Arab Emirates
City / Work Location	Not specified
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification
Relevant Disciplines	Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or related field
Professional Experience	Proven professional photography experience
Preferred Work Environments	Corporate, academic, or government
Minimum Years of Experience	Not specified
Photography Expertise	Professional cameras, lighting, composition, photography techniques
Editing Software	Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Portfolio	Strong professional photography portfolio required
Institutional Photography	Events, conferences, workshops, meetings, official visits
Scientific Photography	Research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, scientific activities
Digital Content	Website, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, promotional materials
Archive Management	Organising, labelling, storing, and maintaining digital photographs
Equipment Responsibilities	Equipment availability, maintenance, and readiness
Coordination	Administration and Communications teams
Privacy and Confidentiality	Compliance with applicable UAEU policies and privacy requirements
Communication Skills	Good communication and interpersonal skills
Work Flexibility	Travel and event coverage outside normal working hours when required
Employment Type	Not specified
Salary and Benefits	Not specified
Application Method	Not provided
Application Deadline	Open until filled