Research Assistant

• The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research assistant position in the Higher Education Research and Development Unit within the Human Capital Research Center (HCRC).

• The HCRC is a newly established research center within the UAE University concerned with analyzing the current situation, global trends, and studying the future foresight of future job market trends to determine the future competencies, capabilities and skills required, and to provide appropriate recommendations to support various stakeholders including employers, policy makers, and job seekers.

• This center contributes to enhancing human capital and developing qualified national competencies to meet the labor market future demands locally, regionally, and globally.

• The successful candidate may have research interests and expertise in a range of relevant fields such as: human resource management and development, HR analytics, career development, Competencies and future needed skills, public policy and governance, employability, employment policies and unemployment, higher education, and labor market trends.

The main duties of the research assistant include the following:

 Perform routine statistical data analysis, testing and review testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols.

 Modify and plan research experiments, procedures.

 Summaries raw data, data entry and data management.

 Working with data engineers to construct and maintain databases.

 Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret outcomes with guidance from more senior staff.

 May author technical reports and other associated documentation.

 Follow ethical standards to ensure confidentiality of clients and client services.

 Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.  Assist and prepare research manuscripts for publication.

The application package should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed resume, (3) names of at least three references with contact information, (4) research statement, and (5) outreach statement detailing previous work individually or with students in support of human resource management in the community and region and/or academic profession and how this experience might be used to support and advance the research program at HCRC.

A generous compensation package is offered to successful applicants, which includes a competitive tax-free salary and benefits.

Minimum Qualification

• Applicants must have an MS degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or related fields from a reputable university.

• Applicants with BA degree with extensive research experience in the field will also be considered.

• Applicants should also have research and outreach experience in the area of human resource management and related fields.