Research Assistant

Job Summary The Research Assistant provides academic support to senior researchers principal investigators throughout all phases of research projects and assists in implementing researchrelated activities at the Institute Key Responsibilities Research Support Assist principal investigators in all phases of research projects including proposal preparation fieldwork planning data collection analysis and dissemination Writing Reporting Collaborate with principal investigators to write papers articles and reports based on survey findings Progress Reporting Prepare progress reports and other documents related to survey management as requested by the principal investigator Meeting Event Participation Actively attend and participate in meetings and researchrelated events as requested by the Head of Research or principal investigators Training Assistance Assist in setting up training activities related to the work of the Institute in coordination with the Administrative Assistant or relevant parties Other Duties Perform additional duties as assigned by the Institute Qualifications Qualifications Education and Certifications Bachelor s degree in a relevant discipline such as health education sociology political science or economics Languages Language Proficiency Excellent command of English and or Arabic both written and verbal Experience Demonstrated expertise in research Required Documents Academic Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter Teaching research and service philosophy Three referees contact information physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact Copy of highest earned credential transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed However if no course work was completed an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application Benefits Academic A threeyear renewable contract Salary is commensurate with experience Taxfree salary Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies Educational allowance for candidates children eligible candidates only in accordance with QU HR policies Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies Endofcontract indemnity