Research Associate Professor

Job Summary

The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is responsible for developing and implementing research projects
Ensuring the data processing and data analysis capabilities of SESRI
Coordinating and providing technical direction for the analysis of data collected in each survey undertaken by SESRI
Initiating and directing efforts to ensure accuracy and, where appropriate, to promote innovation in measurement and instrument design
Managing SESRI’s data archiving activities

Key Responsibilities

Developing and administering procedures for all data processing, analysis, and management operations
Coordinating and providing technical leadership/assistance for the design, application, and evaluation of survey instruments, with particular attention to validity, reliability, precision, and cost-effectiveness
Coordinating and providing technical leadership/assistance for the analysis of data collected in each survey undertaken by SESRI, including index and scale construction and univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical analyses
Participating in writing papers, articles, and research reports that present findings from surveys undertaken by SESRI
Providing administrative and technical leadership/assistance for all data archiving operations, including cleaning and standardization, storage and retrieval, distribution and dissemination, and merging and construction of integrated data files
Providing support and mentoring to Research Assistants in the course of their work
Participating actively in SESRI events, such as conferences, training workshops, and public lectures
Participating in teaching if needed in accordance with QU policies and procedures
Performing all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Certifications
- PhD degree with a concentration in a relevant discipline (such as health, education, sociology, political science, economics, communication, and media studies)
Languages
- Excellent proficiency in English and/or Arabic (both written and verbal)
Experience
- Expertise in the use of statistical packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA for both data processing and analysis
- Four or more years of experience in the conduct of survey research, including data analysis and data management
- Experience in the conduct of survey research in the Arab world, preferably in the Gulf region
- Experience in the conduct of survey research in locations where survey research is not widespread (preferable)

Required Documents

Academic:

Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.

Teaching,research, and service philosophy.

Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).

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).

Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

Benefits

Academic:

A three-year renewable contract.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Tax-free salary.

Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.

Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.

Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.

Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.

End-of-contract indemnity.

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