Research Officer – UAE National

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: LP269-18
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research

The Role


The Role


The position supports university policy and planning decision- making through the production and dissemination of institutional information and analysis. The incumbent provides expertise on social science research methodologies and statistics. The incumbent designs, implements and reports on research projects of institutional importance. The incumbent, in collaboration with academic and administrative units, develops, maintains and reports on institutional performance indicators.

Requirements


Requirements


Three years experience in similar position in public sector, preferably in higher education. Proficiency with Microsoft suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with SPSS or equivalent statistical software tool. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with the Banner ERP.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences which includes course work in research methods and statistics. Master’s Degree preferred.

This position requires an ongoing commitment to remain current in the field of institutional research and best practices, particularly in the area of assessment, and in the use of information technology as a vehicle for information deployment. Continuing study occurs through review of professional publications (e.g. AIR series of journals and periodicals) and attendance as conferences and workshops.

About the Company


About the Company


Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research is an independent, non-profit coeducational institution, dedicated to the advancement of learning through teaching and research and to the discovery and application of knowledge. It pursues international recognition as a world class research university, with a strong tradition of inter-disciplinary teaching and research and of partnering with leading universities around the world.

The University endeavours to serve the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the region and the world by providing an environment of creative enquiry within which critical thinking, human values, technical competence and practical and social skills, business acumen and a capability for lifetime learning are cultivated and sustained. It sets itself high standards in providing a caring, rewarding and enriching environment for all of its students and staff. It ensures that its graduates, on entering the workplace, form a superlative cadre of engineers, technologists and scientists, capable of making major contributions to the current and future sectors of UAE industry and society as leaders and innovators.
This Position is closed or expired