Job Title: Full-Time Research Associate
Location: Ajman University
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Centre
Position Summary:
The Humanities and Social Sciences Research Centre at Ajman University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to join our dynamic team. As a Research Associate, you will work closely with faculty and researchers on various projects within the humanities and social sciences domains. You will play a critical role in conducting research, analysing data, and contributing to the development of scholarly publications. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to collaborate with experts in the field and make a meaningful impact on academic research.
Responsibilities:
1. Research Support:
- Collaborate with senior researchers and faculty members on research projects.
- Conduct literature reviews
- Collect, organize, and analyse data using various research methods and tools.
2. Data Analysis:
- Perform statistical analysis and interpret research data using relevant software and techniques.
- Prepare comprehensive research reports and summaries for various projects.
- Contribute to the development of research papers and publications.
3. Project Management:
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of research projects.
- Manage project timelines and ensure that research activities are conducted efficiently.
- Assist in obtaining research grants and funding opportunities.
- Assist in organising the meetings and workshops.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to research.
- Communicate research findings through presentations, reports, and academic publications.
- Participate in the organisation of conferences and academic events to network and present research findings.
-Participate to the Newsletter’s editing.
5. Compliance and Ethics:
- Ensure that research activities comply with university policies, ethical standards, and regulations.
- Maintain research data integrity and confidentiality as required.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences.
- Strong research skills and a solid understanding of research methodologies.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team.
- Prior experience in academic research and publication is an advantage.
-Being bilingual or trilingual is an advantage.
-Experience in writing Research Grants proposals is a main advantage.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A dynamic and supportive academic environment.
- Health insurance.
4. A list of research publications.
5. Contact information for at least three professional references.