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Research Associate at Khalifa University Abu Dhabi, exploring social determinants of health in older adults

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job code 4242

tybe of job Project based (fixed term)

Job Duration October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024

position Name research assistant

project name Exploring the social determinants of the health of older adults in Abu Dhabi.

Academic department Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

About Khalifa University

Khalifa University ranked 181stone Top-ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and top-ranked in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programmes designed to address all the strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.

Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide students from the UAE and around the world with an unparalleled learning experience. Our research and academic activities cover a wide range of disciplines including engineering, science and medicine through our three faculties.

Khalifa University’s research addresses focus areas related to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that underlie these areas. The University’s research focus is divided into two categories – ‘vertical’ and ‘horizontal’ – which together cover specific industry and sector needs, technology platforms and expertise.

KU’s focus areas are clean and renewable energy, hydrocarbon exploration and production, water and environment, healthcare, aerospace, and supply chain and logistics. Our research platforms in robotics, artificial intelligence and data science, information and communication technology, advanced materials and manufacturing, and basic sciences enhance research in these areas.

Job overview

KU is seeking an aggressive research assistant Dedicated to exploring the social determinants (SDH) of the health of older adults in Abu Dhabi. This study aims to identify priority topics within each SDH area to tailor SDH educational programs and research agendas.

As part of the project, researchers will have the opportunity to work with researchers and graduate students from diverse backgrounds as part of a wider team

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Research experience is preferred
  • Comply with the University’s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures and report breaches or other security risks accordingly
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager

Qualification

Candidate Profile

basic standard

  • A bachelor’s degree in health science or a related discipline from a reputed university
  • Experience in undertaking assigned research tasks and contributing to academic outcomes
  • Willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Excellent English language communication skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to multitask as part of a team with competing demands and deadlines
  • Developed reasoning and problem-solving skills

expected standard

  • A bachelor’s degree from a QS or THE top 200 university and/or work experience
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience as a researcher in academia or industry
  • Experience publishing high-impact papers in top 10% journals in related fields

If you need further assistance or have any issues with the online application, please contact the recruiting team (Recruitment Team@ku.ac.ae).

Main location: KUK – Khalifa University

Work: research assistant

schedule: regular

Transfer: standard

job type: full time

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