Research Projects Manager

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.

Office Profile:

The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI), with a research and an educational mission, has been established at Qatar University to conduct high-quality survey research of current and future social and economic issues. SESRI is an initiative of Qatar University, in association with the Institute for Social Research (ISR ) at the University of Michigan. Founded in 1977, Qatar University (http://www.qu.edu.qa/) is the national university of the state of Qatar, an established and dynamic institution dedicated to academic and research excellence. Established in 1948, the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research (http://www.isr.umich.edu/) is among the world's oldest academic survey research organizations, and a world leader in the development and application of social science methodology.

Job Summary

This position supports SESRI faculty and researchers in the successful implementation of research projects through effective project management. The Research Project Manager works closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and SESRI staff to ensure timely delivery and high-quality execution of projects. The role also involves coordinating across SESRI units-including Policy, Survey Operations, and Administration-to ensure smooth project execution from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the center's research plans and targets.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, research operations, administration, leadership, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management processes, including project planning, defining milestones and timelines, tracking progress, and reporting on deliverables.
• Support project teams in quality control processes, including monitoring data collection activities.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
• Identify project issues, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at regional and international levels.
• Anticipate and resolve project timeline and resource conflicts.
• Monitor ongoing work to ensure compliance with established procedures and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports.
• Develop presentations related to the center's research projects, as required.
• Contribute to writing research papers, reports, and articles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

This position supports SESRI faculty and researchers in the successful implementation of research projects through effective project management. The Research Project Manager works closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and SESRI staff to ensure timely delivery and high-quality execution of projects. The role also involves coordinating across SESRI units-including Policy, Survey Operations, and Administration-to ensure smooth project execution from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing the center's research plans and targets.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members, research operations, administration, leadership, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management processes, including project planning, defining milestones and timelines, tracking progress, and reporting on deliverables.
• Support project teams in quality control processes, including monitoring data collection activities.
• Organize and lead project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
• Identify project issues, troubleshoot challenges, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at regional and international levels.
• Anticipate and resolve project timeline and resource conflicts.
• Monitor ongoing work to ensure compliance with established procedures and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports.
• Develop presentations related to the center's research projects, as required.
• Contribute to writing research papers, reports, and articles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae.

2.Cover letter.

3.Teaching, research, and service philosophy.

4.Three referees contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

5.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).

6.Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

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 round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR 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.