The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for a research assistant position in the Higher Education Research and Development Unit within the Human Capital Research Center (HCRC). The HCRC is a newly established research center within the UAE University concerned with analyzing the current situation, global trends, and studying the future foresight of future job market trends to determine the future competencies, capabilities and skills required, and to provide appropriate recommendations to support various stakeholders including employers, policy makers, and job seekers. This center contributes to enhancing human capital and developing qualified national competencies to meet the labor market future demands locally, regionally, and globally. The successful candidate may have research interests and expertise in a range of relevant fields such as: human resource management and development, HR analytics, career development, Competencies and future needed skills, public policy and governance, employability, employment policies and unemployment, higher education, and labor market trends. The main duties of the research assistant include the following: \xef\x82\xa7 Perform routine statistical data analysis, testing and review testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols. \xef\x82\xa7 Modify and plan research experiments, procedures. \xef\x82\xa7 Summaries raw data, data entry and data management. \xef\x82\xa7 Working with data engineers to construct and maintain databases. \xef\x82\xa7 Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret outcomes with guidance from more senior staff. \xef\x82\xa7 May author technical reports and other associated documentation. \xef\x82\xa7 Follow ethical standards to ensure confidentiality of clients and client services. \xef\x82\xa7 Prepares analytical reports relative to research data. \xef\x82\xa7 Assist and prepare research manuscripts for publication. The application package should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed resume, (3) names of at least three references with contact information, (4) research statement, and (5) outreach statement detailing previous work individually or with students in support of human resource management in the community and region and/or academic profession and how this experience might be used to support and advance the research program at HCRC. A generous compensation package is offered to successful applicants, which includes a competitive tax-free salary and benefits.

Minimum Qualifacation

• Applicants must have an MS degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, or related fields from a reputable university. \xe2\x80\xa2 Applicants with BA degree with extensive research experience in the field will also be considered. \xe2\x80\xa2 Applicants should also have research and outreach experience in the area of human resource management and related fields.

Preferred Qualifacation

Professional and industry experience in human resource management and related fields.

Excpected Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Adaptable and flexible to the continuous changes associated with research demands. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong background in Human resources management and Career development \xe2\x80\xa2 Analytical and reporting skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Technical skills and basic knowledge in designing and conducting research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge on how to use statistical software in data analysis. \xe2\x80\xa2 Analyzing information and drawing conclusions, and writing scientific research in the fields of the unit \xe2\x80\xa2 The ability to publish and market research, studies and the work of the center

Close Date

30/11/2023