Research Associate

6 days ago


Doha, Qatar Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Full time

**Role Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Research Associate to work in a unique and new research project funded until 2027 by the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) - Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) titled “Family Legacy: Developing a Grounded Theory about Intergenerational Family Storytelling in Qatar" led by the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) represented by Dr. Mahasin Saleh the Lead Principal Investigator. The collaborating institution is Qatar University. A key aim of the research project is to explore the function, purpose, and benefits of intergenerational family stories in Qatar to develop a grounded theory about intergenerational storytelling in a diverse Arab context. The successful applicant will be based at the DI. The project will operate within the Research & Grants Department.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Actively coordinating and participating in data collection and fieldwork
- Contribute to data entry, management and classification.
- Coding and analyzing data and related tasks
- Carry out other forms of data collection and analysis as required by the needs of the project (both qualitative and quantitative methods)
- Coordinate, prepare for and attend meetings with community partners including facilitating community outreach activities
- Translation and transcription from Arabic to English
- Help in preparing progress reports for the funding agency.
- Assist with preparation of other articles, reports, and presentations as required.
- Write supporting documents to contribute to and support the work of the project team.
- Help prepare papers for journals, and presentations at national and international conferences and seminars to disseminate research findings.
- Task tracking (including utilizing Project management software)
- Execution of critical support operations and meeting scheduling
- Other tasks as directed by the Lead Principal Investigator

**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
Minimum of Masters of Social Work or Psychology or a related field. A clinical background is preferred.

**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:
Minimum of 1 year work experience as a Research Assistant/Associate
Preferred experience as a Research Associate in a full-time grant funded position.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Fluency in English and Arabic, and the ability to conduct project activities orally and in writing in both languages (including translation and transcription)
- Experience with in-depth interviewing
- Demonstrated knowledge of Qatar and the cultural context
- Ability to engage and work with persons across the life span
- Experience and proficiency with specialized statistical software including SPSS and qualitive software NVIVO and working with large datasets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficiency in file organization related to large datasets
- Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate activities
- Strong organizational and communication skills

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE**:
For full consideration please provide
- A personal statement (should not exceed two single-spaced pages)
- A CV and a list of 3 references

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by January 5th, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Salary and benefits are competitive at an international level.


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