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About the Role
United Arab Emirates University seeks a Research Assistant/Associate (0.5 FTE) to support a grant-funded research project on Emirati fathers' roles in autism care pathways. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, qualitative interviews, data analysis, and report preparation.
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Responsibilities
- Coordinate participant recruitment for the research project
- Conduct and support qualitative interviews
- Manage project documentation
- Oversee transcription and translation processes
- Support qualitative data analysis
- Contribute to preparation of reports, publications, and dissemination materials
- Work closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Maintain relationships with community and institutional partners
- Support ethics and data management requirements
Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting academic or applied research projects
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis
- Experience with participant recruitment and research administration
- Ability to manage multiple project activities and deadlines independently
- Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
- Strong academic writing and communication skills
- Experience contributing to reports, conference presentations, and/or peer reviewed publications
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners
- Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential
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Job Description
- The Research Assistant/Associate (0.5 FTE) will support the implementation of a grant funded research project examining Emirati fathers' roles and experiences in autism care pathways.
- The postholder will be responsible for coordinating participant recruitment, conducting and supporting qualitative interviews, managing project documentation, overseeing transcription and translation processes, supporting qualitative data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of reports, pub
- The postholder will work closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, maintain relationships with community and institutional partners, support ethics and data management requirements, and contribute to the development of research outputs including peer re
Minimum Qualification
- Master's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualification
- PhD in Psychology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Disability Studies, or a related discipline.
- Candidates holding a Master's degree with substantial relevant research experience are also encouraged to apply.
Expected Skills
- Experience supporting academic or applied research projects.
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods, including interviews and thematic analysis.
- Experience with participant recruitment and research administration.
- Ability to manage multiple project activities and deadlines independently.
- Experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo).
- Strong academic writing and communication skills.
- Experience contributing to reports, conference presentations, and/or peer reviewed publications.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
- Experience supporting the delivery of grant funded research projects is desirable.
- Arabic language skills are desirable but not essential.
Special Instructions to Applicant
- Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their relevant qualifications and research experience.
Salary Range
- AED 80,000–90,000 per annum
Close Date
- Kindly apply before the closing date: 31/07/2026
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