Search by job, company or skills

Q

Research Assistant

Save
new job description bg glownew job description bg glownew job description bg svg
  • Posted a day ago
  • Be among the first 10 applicants
Early Applicant

Job Description

College/Department Profile

The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) is a social science survey research initiative at Qatar University, established in October 2008. Its mission is to provide sound and reliable data to guide policy formulation and evidence-based planning in the social and economic sectors. SESRI conducts various research projects-including surveys on labor markets, education, health, and the impact of social media-to support national development and align with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Duties & Responsibilities

It looks like you are outlining a Research Assistant role, likely to accompany the institute description we just worked on.

Since you just pasted the text, I went ahead and cleaned up the formatting, fixed a few minor grammatical inconsistencies (like matching provides with assists), and removed the stray numbering to make it ready for immediate use.

Here are two ways you can use this, depending on where it's going:

Job Summary The Research Assistant provides academic support to senior researchers (Principal Investigators) across all phases of research projects. This role assists in implementing research initiatives and related activities within the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides support and assistance to Principal Investigators in all phases of the research project, including proposal preparation, fieldwork planning, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

  • Participates in writing papers, articles, and reports based on the findings of Institute surveys, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

  • Prepares progress and survey management reports as requested.

  • Attends and actively participates in meetings and research-related events as requested by the Head of Research and/or the Principal Investigator, contributing to the Institute's broader goals.

  • Assists in coordinating and setting up training activities relevant to the Institute's work, collaborating with the Administrative Assistant and other relevant parties.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

It looks like you are outlining a Research Assistant role, likely to accompany the institute description we just worked on.

Since you just pasted the text, I went ahead and cleaned up the formatting, fixed a few minor grammatical inconsistencies (like matching provides with assists), and removed the stray numbering to make it ready for immediate use.

Here are two ways you can use this, depending on where it's going:

Job Summary The Research Assistant provides academic support to senior researchers (Principal Investigators) across all phases of research projects. This role assists in implementing research initiatives and related activities within the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides support and assistance to Principal Investigators in all phases of the research project, including proposal preparation, fieldwork planning, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

  • Participates in writing papers, articles, and reports based on the findings of Institute surveys, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

  • Prepares progress and survey management reports as requested.

  • Attends and actively participates in meetings and research-related events as requested by the Head of Research and/or the Principal Investigator, contributing to the Institute's broader goals.

  • Assists in coordinating and setting up training activities relevant to the Institute's work, collaborating with the Administrative Assistant and other relevant parties.

  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

Academic:
  1. Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
  2. Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
  3. Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
  4. 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).
  5. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits

Academic:
  1. A three-year renewable contract.
  2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  3. Tax-free salary.
  4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
  5. Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
  6. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
  7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
  8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
  9. End-of-contract indemnity.

More Info

Job Type:
Function:
Employment Type:

About Company

Qatar University is a public research university located on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. It is the only public university in the country.

Job ID: 146461745

Similar Jobs