Postdoctoral Research Associate College Of Arts And Sciences International Studies
United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support ongoing research on expatriate students in the UAE. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Gokhan Savas, Associate Professor of Sociology, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to data collection, analysis, and coordination of research activities for the project focused on exploring the lived experiences and identity formation of expatriate university students in the UAE. This 12-month position, starting in mid-August 2025, offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research in transnationalism, migration, and education studies, with meaningful academic and policy relevance.
Job Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support ongoing research on expatriate students in the UAE. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Gokhan Savas, Associate Professor of Sociology, the Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to data collection, analysis, and coordination of research activities for the project focused on exploring the lived experiences and identity formation of expatriate university students in the UAE. This 12-month position, starting in mid-August 2025, offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research in transnationalism, migration, and education studies, with meaningful academic and policy relevance.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and conduct both qualitative and quantitative research activities.
- Assist in organizing and conducting in-depth interviews with expatriate university students, and contribute to survey development and administration.
- Utilize statistical software (e.g., SPSS or STATA) and qualitative analysis tools (e.g., MAXQDA or NVivo) for data analysis and interpretation.
- Support the writing of academic publications, policy briefs, and presentations for regional and international conferences.
- Help manage project timelines, documentation, and reporting processes.
- Contribute to the coordination of workshops and outreach activities with educational institutions in the UAE.
- Provide mentorship and research support to Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) involved in the project.
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Education, Migration Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Strong academic background in educational sociology, transnationalism, identity studies, or expatriate/migrant communities.
- Demonstrated experience with mixed-method research design, including interviews, surveys, and data integration.
- Proficiency in using major statistical software packages and qualitative coding tools.
- Evidence of scholarly writing and peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Prior research experience related to expatriate communities, student mobility, or migration in the Gulf or broader MENA region.
- Experience mentoring students and managing field research logistics.
- Proven track record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon ones qualifications.
- You are welcome to contact Dr. Gokhan Savas at
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Job IdJD1840984
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned