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Associate Professor
Job Summary
The Research Associate Professor will contribute to SESRI’s mission by leading high-quality research projects, particularly in survey research and applied social sciences. The role involves designing and implementing research studies, securing funding, publishing scholarly work, and engaging in policy-relevant research initiatives.
Qualifications
Academic:
The Research Associate Professor will contribute to SESRI’s mission by leading high-quality research projects, particularly in survey research and applied social sciences. The role involves designing and implementing research studies, securing funding, publishing scholarly work, and engaging in policy-relevant research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantitative and/or mixed-methods research studies
- Lead and provide technical expertise in the design, application, and evaluation of survey instruments, ensuring validity, reliability, precision, and cost-effectiveness
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals
- Contribute to research reports, presentations, and dissemination outputs based on SESRI surveys
- Mentor and support junior researchers and research staff
- Actively participate in SESRI events (e.g., conferences, training workshops, public lectures)
- Contribute to teaching activities, if required, in line with Qatar University policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- PhD in Economics or a related Social Science (e.g., Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy)
Languages
- Excellent proficiency in English (required)
- Proficiency in Arabic (preferred)
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of post-PhD research experience
- Strong background in quantitative and/or mixed-methods research
- Experience in survey research, including field data collection and/or large dataset analysis
- Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA
- Proven track record of academic publications
- Experience in securing or contributing to research funding
Preferred (Not Mandatory)
- Experience conducting research in Qatar or the GCC region
- Experience with experimental or quasi-experimental research methods
- Experience working on policy-oriented or government-linked research
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.
BenefitsAcademic:
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.
How To Apply
1. Returning Applicant: Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position.
2. New Applicant: You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position.
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