Job Details
Posting Date
11/Dec/2024 Expiry Date 11/Jan/2025 Job Reference Number: 2358-2024-09-26T13:04:56
Postdoc – Sharjah Center for Public Opinion Polls
CATEGORY Research
College Departments
Department Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences
Job Purpose

​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​


Main accountabilities & expectations


  • 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


Required Skills
  • 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.​
Desirable Requirements
  • ​​​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​
Job Location University of Sharjah (Main)
Job Criteria
Gender , Male, Female,
Qualifications Phd
Relevant Experience 2
Living In UAE Open for all
Nationality , All,
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