Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant – Fisheries and Coastal Communities Research
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow position in Fisheries and Coastal Communities Research. The role involves supporting a multidisciplinary project on fisheries productivity and sustainable management in the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with stakeholder engagement activities involving fishers, government agencies, industry representatives, and conservation organizations
- Support the design and implementation of interviews, surveys, and other social science research activities
- Participate in field visits, meetings, and workshops across the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain
- Assist with data collection, organization, management, and basic quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Contribute to literature reviews, report preparation, presentations, and research summaries
- Support communication and coordination between project partners and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, economics, geography, or related field
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Interest in environmental conservation, fisheries, coastal communities, or sustainability issues
- Experience with interviews, surveys, stakeholder engagement, or social science research methods
- Familiarity with quantitative data analysis or statistical software
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel within the UAE for meetings, workshops, and field activities
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Position Overview
- NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow position in Fisheries and Coastal Communities Research within the Burt Marine Biology Lab and ACCESS.
- The successful candidate will work closely with researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and Emirates Nature–WWF to investigate environmental, social, and economic factors influencing fishing ground productivity and fisheries sustainability.
What the Program Offers
- Full time paid research position for up to 3 years
- Mentorship by internationally recognized NYUAD faculty members and researchers
- Professional development and academic training opportunities
- Exposure to interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects
- Support in preparing for graduate school applications
- Research experience in fisheries sustainability, environmental conservation, and coastal community studies
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with stakeholder engagement activities involving fishers, government agencies, industry representatives, and conservation organizations
- Support the design and implementation of interviews, surveys, and other social science research activities
- Participate in field visits, meetings, and workshops across the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain
- Assist with data collection, organization, management, and basic quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Contribute to literature reviews, report preparation, presentations, and research summaries
- Support communication and coordination between project partners and stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, economics, geography, or a related field
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Interest in environmental conservation, fisheries, coastal communities, or sustainability issues
- Experience with interviews, surveys, stakeholder engagement, or social science research methods
- Familiarity with quantitative data analysis or statistical software
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel within the UAE for meetings, workshops, and field activities
Additional Program Information
- UAE nationals are encouraged to apply
- This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program
- Kawader is a national capacity building research fellowship program for Emirati graduates
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