Research assistant in philosophy

Research Associate

Fresher

Doha, Qatar

November 30 2021

Company : Qatar University

Employment Type : Full time

Company Details : Since its inception in 1977, Qatar University (QU) continues to serve as Qatar’s primary institution of higher education and has become today a beacon of academic and research excellence in the region.
QU is committed to providing high-quality education in areas of national priority. Underpinning this commitment is the goal to align its colleges, programs, and courses with established international standards and best practices. As a result, QU has been successful in its accreditation initiatives, earning the endorsement of numerous leading international accrediting bodies.
QU hosts ten colleges -- College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business and Economics (CBE), College of Education (CED), College of Engineering (CENG), College of Health Sciences (CHS), College of Law (LAWC), College of Medicine (CMED), College of Pharmacy (CPH), College of Sharia and Islamic Studies (CSIS) and College of Dental Medicine (CDM).
QU offers the widest range of academic programs -- 48 Bachelors, 32 Masters, nine  Ph.D. programs, four Diplomas, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)-- in Qatar tailoring them to meet the needs of Qatari society.
Research is an integral part of the academic environment at QU and is bolstered by the state-of-the-art Research Complex, and 17 research centers of excellence. It is further enhanced by over 500 collaborative projects in over 130 countries.
Community engagement is an area stationed at the heart of QU’s mission and vision. The University prides itself on the quality of its students and alumni and is committed to ensuring that campus life is an enriching environment for encouraging academic excellence, volunteerism, civic responsibility, and leadership.
QU is advancing its goal to become a leader of economic and social development in Qatar through collaborations and partnerships with industry, government, academia, business, and civil society in Qatar and beyond.

Job Description

To Create and manage the research projects over several research lines for the research center in Social Sciences and anthropology, thesis production, research methods, seminars.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist the director, coordinators and research associates as needed in activities of the center.
Provide logistic support for center conferences, workshops and symposia.
Participate in ongoing research projects as appropriate.
Employ innovative tools of interdisciplinary research at Qatar University
Enhance academic cooperation within the center, the university and the wider research community. Qualifications Education and Certifications:
BA or MA Degree in philosophy.
Languages:
Arabic (required)
English (required)
Experience:
BA or MA in any field of the philosophy.
Potential for successful academic research and publications.
Ability to create and oversee research programs and research agendas.
Possess excellent social and communication skills including good command of Arabic/English. Required Documents
Non Academic:
Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
Experience Certificates.
At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
Highest Academic Qualification.
Academic:
Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Non Academic:
Competitive tax-free salary.
Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
Annual air tickets for candidate and dependents according to QUHR policies.
Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members according to QU HR policies.
Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
End-of-contract indemnity.
Academic:
A three-year renewable contract.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Tax-free salary.
Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
End-of-contract indemnity.