Postdoc – Sharjah Center for Public Opinion Polls |
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CATEGORY
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Research |
College
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Departments
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Department
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Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences |
Job Purpose
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As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will
work within Center for Public Opinion Polls in (RIHSS) and assist its
members in relevant research projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building and enhancing the capacity and capability of the Center for Public Opinion Polls Team
- Collecting and analyzing data and writing technical reports
- Building on-site scales and indicators
- Developing and designing organizational and societal policies and strategies
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Carrying out studies and surveys and collecting data for various research projects as well as analyzing them
- Studying, in collaboration with relevant family institutions, the needs of groups such as the elderly, parents, mothers, adolescents, people of determination, and the youth, in addition to societal and economic issues
- Building comprehensive statistical indicators that relate to societal issues in accordance with local, regional and international standards
- Adapting scientific international tests and measurements to the local UAE environment
- Training research assistants and students, especially graduates, on how to conduct relevant research
- Publishing research findings and presenting them in meetings and conferences
- Abiding by all University rules and regulations relevant to work procedures
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Required Skills
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- Relevant publications indexed in SCOUPS and research experience
- The ability to manage a project
- Communication and writing skills in English and Arabic
- Prior advanced knowledge in new data analysis software, and visualization, in addition to preparing reports and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative environment and readiness to receive constructive feedback from colleagues.
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Desirable Requirements
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- Educational background in Public
opinion Polls, Social sciences, Political Science, Research methods or a
related field.
- Experience in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and presenting them scientifically
- Experience in managing research projects and submitting applications for external grants
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
Job Criteria
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Gender |
, Male, Female, |
Qualifications |
Phd |
Relevant Experience
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2 |
Living In UAE |
Open for all |
Nationality |
, All, |
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