Scientific Researcher

**Key Accountabilities & Activities**:

- Implement and, if necessary, validate the required scientific methods for the research project.
- Assure data collection and management for the assigned study (verify accuracy; ensure integrity, security of data).
- Perform statistical analysis supported by the scientific and statistical staff of the Research department.
- Prepare articles for international peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in the continuous scientific education of Aspetar by attending lectures and giving presentations.
- Responsible for regular equipment calibration in accordance to manufacturer recommendations, plus first-line maintenance of equipment.
- Serve as a resource person for specialized skills in their area of expertise, providing support, consultation and counselling to all level of researchers.
- Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the Head of research and/or Director of Research and Scientific Support.

**Key Generic Accountabilities**:
**Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job**:

- Experience in conducting scientific research/clinical trials in a clinical/non-clinical setting and a good number of high quality scientific publications.
- Experience in data management and analysis.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication (oral / written / presentation) skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Patient, meticulous and pays attention to detail.
- Confident, motivated, team worker.
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- English and/or Arabic speaker.

**Education and Certification requirements**:

- PhD or Higher degree in Sports Science/ Human Movement/ Biological Sciences/ Physical Education/ Kinesiology/Rehabilitation sciences (or equivalent).
- Evidence of publication of high-quality research projects as a lead investigator.