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Job description / Role
Job Description
Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant to join the research group of The Mutaba'ah Study, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University.
The successful candidate will work as Data Manager and must have a thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data management and administration. The candidate will be responsible for determining, evaluating, and managing techniques for quality data collection, and clinical database design and development for possible secure remote data accessibility. The candidate will be also responsible for monitoring, administering, ensuring consistency and integrity, reporting and auditing of databases/banks/repositories for the Mutaba'ah Study.
Contract is for one year, renewable provided the availability of fund and good performance of the Research Assistant.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification
• Advanced education in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Preferred Qualification
• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field along with relevant experience in database design and development, database administration, and database front-end design and development.
• Experience with cloud data management and epidemiological or health-related research is recommended.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
• Database design and development skills, excellent analytical thinking and excel in the world of numbers, records and raw data.
• Excellent programming skills in Python/ Java/ C#/ .Net and SQL.
• Skills in Stata/SAS/R will be an advantage.
• Experience in web development (with database backend) is recommended.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Awareness of cultural, privacy and confidentiality issues.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Research experiences in health fields and knowledge of medical terminologies are preferred.
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.