9 Research Administration jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The role of a Research Scholar is to support research within specific areas of research programs and perform various procedures using established methods and techniques.

Key responsibilities include critically evaluating scientific literature and findings, conducting experiments, and interpreting data with the goal of engaging in collaborative scientific work with clinicians to deliver specific research deliverables and publishable articles.

The incumbent reports directly to the Director, Research and indirectly to academic mentors within respective institutes.

The role interacts directly with line managers, recruiters, and other departments as necessary.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned clinical research activities across multiple surgical subspecialties
• Collects and analyzes surgical outcomes data for HPB, liver transplant, bariatric, colorectal, hernia, and pancreatic procedures for research studies
• Collaborates with NYU AD's Center for Translational Medical Device Development on device development projects
• Maintains comprehensive surgical outcomes databases for each subspecialty
• Develops and implements surgical research protocols
• Writes grant proposals and assists in securing research funding
• Prepares abstracts and presentations for scientific conferences
• Writes and submits manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Coordinates multicenter surgical outcomes studies
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient data
• Assists in prototype testing and refinement of surgical devices
• Copies between surgical teams and device development team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role Level Accountabilities:

• Adheres to CCAD standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary

KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI'S)

• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
• MEASURE
• TARGET

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The typical physical demands of this role include a high degree of manual dexterity, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting, standing and/or walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 30 lbs.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner
• Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback
• Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully
• Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills
• Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Education: Medical Doctor degree
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of research experience within an academic health center or university with high research activity
• Job Specific Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated good record of scientific publication and outstanding reference
• Demonstrated independent research capabilities, good organizational skills and the ability to work with clinicians and others
• Understands the design of healthcare documentation systems (i.e. Electronic Medical Record, Cardiovascular Hemodynamic systems, Registry Reporting Solutions, Business Intelligence, Event Reporting, Infection Prevention, etc.)
• Proficient in the use of PCs, spreadsheets and other software applications
• Demonstrated ability in using databases, reports and data analysis
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead all aspects of clinical trials to ensure seamless execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate data collection and adherence to study protocols at study sites.
• Support feasibility and startup activities, including RFP tracking, site identification, submissions, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement study plans and resolve any issues that arise.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement by providing guidance and mentorship to junior CRAs.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and support scientific advancements in an ambitious and collaborative environment.

About the Team

You will be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and strives for flawless execution in everything we do.

Benefits

You'll be able to make a tangible impact on global health and well-being while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

About Us

GRIFFCO Foods results from the strategic partnership between two companies Griffith foods and IFFCO that are purely driven by purpose and over 100 years of a solid family-based culture. It combines Griffith Food’s global reach, innovation expertise and core capabilities with IFFCO’s deep-rooted heritage and outstanding infrastructure in the region.

GRIFFCO Foods is the only food service partner that provides you with expert, sustainable food solutions with extreme agility for businesses that desire insight oriented, culinary inspired innovation across the GCC, the Levant region, Egypt and Pakistan because they need the support of a global agile product development partner to keep them future ready in an era of fast changing trends and preferences.

Our Purpose
At GRIFFCO Foods our purpose defines who we are, what we do, and why we exist, highlighting what makes us distinct and authentic in the marketplace. GRIFFCO Foods exists to collaboratively create best-in-class sustainable products and solutions that are globally local, harnessing centuries of product development expertise with the speed, agility, and precision required to deliver future-ready innovation

Join Our Family
When you join GRIFFCO Foods, you are not only joining our family, you are joining a community of change-makers. At GRIFFCO Foods, you are encouraged and empowered to make meaningful contributions and discover innovative solutions.

GRIFFCO Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicant because of the following actual or perceived characteristic: race, colour, religion, gender identity, age national origin, physical and mental disability. Equal opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefits programs, trainings, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall and termination.

Major Duties &Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of the product pipeline with current and future customers, understanding their needs and challenges creating solutions that drive mutual value.
• Grow and transform the product portfolio meeting nutrition and sustainability criteria
• ‘Hands on’ development of products with customers.
• Build a fully engaged local R&D team with standalone, fit for Purpose Food science and R&D capabilities incl but not exclusive to raw materials, culinary center and pilot scale assets.
• Unlock value through our existing regional and global portfolio of products (lifting and launching.)
• Support the end to end creation of value streams in the key markets
• Build and leverage a strong network of partners across the specified region and globe, utilizing Griffith Foods internal networks, existing external partners and creating new ones in an ecosystem approach.
• Understand the regulatory constraints and engage with internal and external partners to manage compliance.
• Support the set-up of manufacturing and co-manufacturing in the selected countries

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Working in a highly ambiguous environment, creative problem solver, capable of navigating complex challenges.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgement in the approach to and accomplishment of tasks.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or similar.
• Proven management and leadership experience at senior level.
• Language: English is a must
• Experience in technical development of savoury products, including protein and snacks.
• Experience of working in country and internationally.
• Current awareness of local and global flavour trends, culinary trends, and new technology in food applications;
• People Leadership and team development, remote Line management would be a benefit.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A creative problem solver across the value chain (from raw materials to customer scale up)
• End to end product leadership, from culinary through to scale up (manufacture).
• High level learning agility
• Drive for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.
• Business acumen
• Ideally with B to B or food service experience.
• Priority setting
• Project management
• Benchtop development, with an eagerness and proven ability to be hands on.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

In carrying out our commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human Resources.

Job Overview

The Research Assistant will play a pivotal role in conducting research, data analysis, and effectively communicating findings.

This full-time on-site position involves assisting in various research projects and supporting academic staff in their scholarly activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting literature reviews
• Utilizing tools like statistical software to analyze results

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and data analysis abilities

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in research methodologies

Ability to work independently and in a team

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

Salary Range

AED 7500 - AED 8000 per month

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education

Faculty Position in Orthopedic or General Surgery

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced academic surgeon to join our faculty as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Orthopedic or General Surgery.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be involved in teaching, research, and clinical service at a consultant level. They will be expected to teach undergraduate medical students, coordinate clinical training, and provide clinical service at our affiliated hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and assessing undergraduate medical students at different levels.
2. Coordination of clinical training of undergraduate medical students in the junior and senior surgical clerkships in the affiliated hospitals.
3. Providing clinical service at a consultant level at the teaching hospitals affiliated with the university.
4. Developing and sustaining internally and/or externally funded research projects in their area of expertise and getting involved in clinical and/or laboratory-based research with other faculty members or clinical colleagues.
5. Active participation in college educational and administrative functions, including various committees.
6. Engaging in promoting the growth of the institution.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have an MD or MBBS degree and certification of specialization and sub-specialization in their field by the American Board or equivalent from Europe, Australasia, or North America, with recognized advanced training in their respective subspecialty.

Applicants must demonstrate excellent experience in teaching, research, and clinical care, as evidenced by their past records in these fields.

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with international undergraduate and post-graduate medical exams such as USMLE and Canadian Qualifying Examinations.

Knowledge of the operation/accreditation of graduate medical programs and certification/fellowship in North America, Australia, Europe, or the Arab Board is desirable.

A prominent Riyadh-based investment firm, this organization manages over SAR 100 billion in assets and is known for its Shariah-compliant investment strategies across public and private markets. It serves a high-profile client base including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering services in asset management, advisory, and investment research.

• Conduct asset allocation and portfolio management activities.
• Perform in-depth fund analysis and lead fund manager selection.
• Lead and manage investment due diligence processes independently.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to clients.
• Engage in client meetings and relationship management with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutions.
• Support business development efforts and identify new investment opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team on investment research and strategy.
• Maintain strong analytical, verbal, and written communication for internal and external reporting.
• Apply global investment best practices in a local context.
• Contribute to the selection and onboarding of new fund managers aligned with client needs.

• Possesses 6+ years of experience in investment management, ideally from top-tier global firms.
• Strong expertise in fund analysis, manager selection, and due diligence processes.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge of asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk analysis.
• Holds or is pursuing the CFA charter (preferred).
• Has global investment exposure and familiarity with best practices.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading client meetings and presenting investment recommendations.
• Experience working with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
• Background in accounting, legal structuring, or tax advisory is a plus.
• Exposure to real estate, eco-tourism, or alternative sectors is advantageous.
• Arabic language skills preferred but not required.
• Brings an expat perspective and international experience.

A prominent Riyadh-based investment firm, this organization manages over SAR 100 billion in assets and is known for its Shariah-compliant investment strategies across public and private markets. It serves a high-profile client base including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering services in asset management, advisory, and investment research.

• 
  Conduct asset allocation and portfolio management activities.
• 
  Perform in-depth fund analysis and lead fund manager selection.
• 
  Lead and manage investment due diligence processes independently.
• 
  Prepare and present investment recommendations to clients.
• 
  Engage in client meetings and relationship management with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutions.
• 
  Support business development efforts and identify new investment opportunities.
• 
  Collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team on investment research and strategy.
• 
  Maintain strong analytical, verbal, and written communication for internal and external reporting.
• 
  Apply global investment best practices in a local context.
• 
  Contribute to the selection and onboarding of new fund managers aligned with client needs.

• 
  Possesses 6+ years of experience in investment management, ideally from top-tier global firms.
• 
  Strong expertise in fund analysis, manager selection, and due diligence processes.
• 
  Demonstrates solid knowledge of asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk analysis.
• 
  Holds or is pursuing the CFA charter (preferred).
• 
  Has global investment exposure and familiarity with best practices.
• 
  Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• 
  Comfortable leading client meetings and presenting investment recommendations.
• 
  Experience working with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
• 
  Background in accounting, legal structuring, or tax advisory is a plus.
• 
  Exposure to real estate, eco-tourism, or alternative sectors is advantageous.
• 
  Arabic language skills preferred but not required.
• 
  Brings an expat perspective and international experience.