Scientific Researcher

6 hours ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Aspire Zone Full time
Description

Role Purpose:

Supports the Research agenda of Aspetar by contributing to the establishment of world-class research projects within and ensuring the highest level of support to the stakeholders engaged in the projects and programme. 

The main purpose of this role is to contribute to establish the hospital internationally as a centre of excellence by conducting and publishing high-quality research. Will integrally contribute to the protection of health and performance of both local and international athletes/teams that will be engaged in the research projects. Might have the opportunity to supervise PhD candidates/junior researchers but will also be expected to serve as the principal investigator for independent research projects. 

Will work closely with researchers within the research and scientific support department and across other departments and the National Sports Medicine Programme (NSMP). He/she will be under supervision of the Head of Research to ensure all research tasks are completed professionally and efficiently.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

  • Fulfil all administrative and organisational duties related to the organization of research projects acting as a principal investigator or co-investigator including defining the study design, preparing and administering research ethics applications, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis and write up.
  • Ensure assessment, inclusion, adherence to research regulatory frameworks and follow-up of the recruited subjects/athletes.
  • Prepares articles for international peer-reviewed journals.
  • Prepares research reports/documents as requested by the department director and/or head of research.
  • Contributes and/or leads the submission of research grants.
  • Participate in the continuous scientific education of the hospital by attending lectures, giving presentations and/or contributing to the development of other materials (interviews, clinical guidelines, downloadable programmes, etc.).
  • Presents at national and international conferences as appropriate.
  • Acts as a supervisor to junior researchers.

Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:

  • Minimum experience of 6-8 years in which 2-3 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, in a similar Industry (Research activities in Sports Science/ Sports Medicine).
  • Proven experience with publishing in international peer reviewed journals, minimum 15 research publications in high-impacts sports medicine/sports science journals as first or last author.
  • Documented experience in data collection, analysis and reporting for large scale projects/epidemiological studies/training monitoring-injury monitoring studies.
  • Experience and expertise in research areas related to Sports Science, Sports Medicine, Muscle injuries, tendon injuries, return to play, muscle and tendon imaging.

Education and Certification requirements:

PhD in Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Data Analytics, Sports physical Therapy or relevant discipline within Sport Sciences/Medicine. 

Job Specific Technical Skills

  • Proficient in computer skills, especially MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint and scientific software such as SPSS, SAS, Endnote or Reference Manager, Sigma Plot or additional relevant software platforms.
  • Programming skills in Python or similar software would be an advantage.
  • Professionally groomed to project a positive image. 
  • Desire to embrace a culture of excellence, collaboration, and communication. 
  • High proficiency in English language is mandatory. Arabic will be a definitive advantage.

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