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University of Sharjah

Postdoc – Center for Family and Child Studies

CATEGORY
Research

College
Departments

Department
Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences

Job Purpose

The Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS) is seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Researcher. The researcher will work within the RIHSS & Center for Family and Child Studies (CFCS) and any research projects, studies, and publications affiliated with the institute (RIHSS) and assist its members in relevant research projects. The researcher will also be responsible for assisting with:

  • Building and enhancing the capacity and capability of the Family and Child Research Team
  • Collecting and analyzing data and writing technical reports.
  • Building family scales and social indicators.
  • Developing and designing social policies.

Main accountabilities & expectations
  • Carrying out studies and social surveys and collecting data for various research projects as well as analyzing them.


  • Studying, in collaboration with relevant family institutions, the needs of such groups as the elderly, parents, mothers, adolescents, people of determination, and the youth.


  • Building comprehensive statistical indicators that relate to family and child issues in accordance with local, regional and international standards.


  • Building social and family standards such as those for marital compatibility, divorce, stress, anxiety, happiness, and family cohesion and youth.


  • Adapting scientific tests and measurements to the local UAE environment.


  • Building best professional practices for dealing with social issues.


  • Training research assistants and students, especially graduates, on how to conduct social research.


  • Publishing research findings and presenting them in conferences and meetings.


    • Required Skills
    • Good record in relevant publications and research experience.
    • The ability to manage a project.
    • Communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
    • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
    • The ability to learn how to use new data analysis, visualization, and reporting software.
      • Willingness to work in a collaborative environment and readiness to receive constructive feedback from colleagues.


    Desirable Requirements
    • PhD in Social work/ Psychology/ family sociology Counseling or related fields.
    • Experience in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and presenting them.
    • 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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