Research Assistant

Job description / Role

Job Description
- Helps to assure the proper application of policies and regulations regarding the submission of grant proposals, and acceptance of grants and contracts by processing and reviewing all submissions from faculty in accordance with university policy and procedure.
- Doing all the required functional tasks regarding Research and follow- up.
- Coordinate office activities and follow -up with the research team for all related activities.
- Guiding, answering faculty members' queries and assists in the preparation and analysis of regularly scheduled and special requested reports regarding final reports, extensions, annual reports and external reviewers.
- Assist the research staff in addressing priorities and workload deadlines.
- Preparing for the scientific research meetings held and organizing the recognition ceremony.
- Conduct statistical analyses of data sets
- Create presentation slides to help the research office to present findings
- Study the official transactions related to the ethics of social science research and ensure that they meet the required conditions.
- Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Director of Research Administration.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Research Administration by performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent Arabic and English written and oral communication skills
- Multi-tasking and time management capability
- Integrity and professionalism
- Advanced Microsoft Office

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.