14 Research Assistant jobs in the United Arab Emirates

The Research Assistant and DBA Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting research activities within the DBA program. This position involves conducting statistical analyses, managing research projects, and fostering student engagement through guidance and feedback. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of research data while contributing to the academic development of students.

• Conduct statistical analysis of research data using appropriate software.
• Design and implement surveys and experiments to collect quantitative data for research projects, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation as needed, interpreting statistical results to prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings for students.
• Hold regular meetings with students to discuss their progress, provide guidance, and interpret results to enhance their understanding of statistical analyses.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with students to discuss methodologies, address concerns, and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Assist researchers in planning, executing, and managing research projects related to the DBA program.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of research projects within specific timelines, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance with institutional policies.
• Support researchers in structuring research papers, theses, dissertations, or other publications, providing insights into effective academic writing, citation styles, and manuscript preparation.
• Assist researchers in preparing research findings for publication in academic journals, conference proceedings, or other relevant outlets, including reviewing and editing manuscripts and suggesting appropriate venues for publication.
• Stay current with trends and developments in statistical methods and business research methodologies, participating in professional development activities as required.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for student engagement and collaboration.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data collection techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with academic writing and publication processes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• A PhD./ Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Maths, Research Methodology, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a research assistant or statistical role is advantageous.
• Experience in academic writing and familiarity with publication standards is a plus.

The Research Assistant and DBA Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting research activities within the DBA program. This position involves conducting statistical analyses, managing research projects, and fostering student engagement through guidance and feedback. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of research data while contributing to the academic development of students.

• Conduct statistical analysis of research data using appropriate software.
• Design and implement surveys and experiments to collect quantitative data for research projects, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation as needed, interpreting statistical results to prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings for students.
• Hold regular meetings with students to discuss their progress, provide guidance, and interpret results to enhance their understanding of statistical analyses.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with students to discuss methodologies, address concerns, and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Assist researchers in planning, executing, and managing research projects related to the DBA program.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of research projects within specific timelines, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance with institutional policies.
• Support researchers in structuring research papers, theses, dissertations, or other publications, providing insights into effective academic writing, citation styles, and manuscript preparation.
• Assist researchers in preparing research findings for publication in academic journals, conference proceedings, or other relevant outlets, including reviewing and editing manuscripts and suggesting appropriate venues for publication.
• Stay current with trends and developments in statistical methods and business research methodologies, participating in professional development activities as required.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for student engagement and collaboration.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data collection techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with academic writing and publication processes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• A PhD./ Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Maths, Research Methodology, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a research assistant or statistical role is advantageous.
• Experience in academic writing and familiarity with publication standards is a plus.

The Research Assistant and DBA Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting research activities within the DBA program. This position involves conducting statistical analyses, managing research projects, and fostering student engagement through guidance and feedback. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of research data while contributing to the academic development of students.

• Conduct statistical analysis of research data using appropriate software.
• Design and implement surveys and experiments to collect quantitative data for research projects, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Perform data cleaning, validation, and transformation as needed, interpreting statistical results to prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings for students.
• Hold regular meetings with students to discuss their progress, provide guidance, and interpret results to enhance their understanding of statistical analyses.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with students to discuss methodologies, address concerns, and foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Assist researchers in planning, executing, and managing research projects related to the DBA program.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of research projects within specific timelines, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance with institutional policies.
• Support researchers in structuring research papers, theses, dissertations, or other publications, providing insights into effective academic writing, citation styles, and manuscript preparation.
• Assist researchers in preparing research findings for publication in academic journals, conference proceedings, or other relevant outlets, including reviewing and editing manuscripts and suggesting appropriate venues for publication.
• Stay current with trends and developments in statistical methods and business research methodologies, participating in professional development activities as required.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R, or Python).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for student engagement and collaboration.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data collection techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Familiarity with academic writing and publication processes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• A PhD./ Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Maths, Research Methodology, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a research assistant or statistical role is advantageous.
• Experience in academic writing and familiarity with publication standards is a plus.

Faculty name and title: Joanna Settle Associate Dean Arts and Creative Practices Arts Professor of Theater

The Division

The Arts and Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi encompass fields of central importance to human culture and creativity. Research and scholarly activity in the Arts and Humanities is creative and collaborative, spanning the disciplines to better understand the human experience through works of art and literature.

The Role

Arts Professor Joanna Settle seeks a research assistant for 3 years to coordinate and contribute to her ongoing research projects and laboratories for performance visual arts and curation. This job is an opportunity to be involved in the development of both creative projects and the infrastructure required to support and advance artistic work. Additionally, this kawader fellow will be involved in supporting/developing Professor Settle's classes and will gain perspective on arts pedagogy.

Professor Settle has several new collaborative projects in the US, Europe, Asia, and UAE in development. As her research assistant, the successful candidate will intersect with these projects and may attend biennials and other creative convenings with Professor Settle as appropriate.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or BFA in an arts practice field or equivalent experience

• Demonstration of advanced abilities as a visual or performance artist

• Ability to calmly and consistently advance collaborative work

• A close listener

• Mac computer fluency, Microsoft Excel and Word fluency

Preferred Experience:

• Participation in highly selective fellowships a plus

• Experience in live performance a plus

Deliverables:

• Artist Talk (45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A)

• Artistic body(s) of work developed independently / in collaboration with / in parallel to Professor Settle

Responsibilities:

• Creative projects as assigned

• Assess feasibility of potential new directions for research as they come up

• Writing projects as assigned

• Participation in annual research planning interface with NYUAD to action research plan

• Support submissions of research applications and grants

• Weekly management of projects in development

  • Scheduling Coordination

  • Correspondence

  • Research: topical (library/online)

  • Research: material (in locations/travel/rehearsal/online)

  • Budget and reimbursements

• Event attendance

• Maintaining Professor Settle's interproject/institution Google calendar

• Oversight of undergraduate and graduate research assistants

• Reflect and exchange on new ideas, independent and ongoing research processes, discoveries, and observations

A research assistant position is available in the Magzoub lab at NYU Abu Dhabi. The research will focus on developing novel inhibitors of pathogenic protein self-assembly implicated in neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases).

NYU Abu Dhabi offers a stimulating research environment led by a distinguished research community and supported by state-of-the-art research facilities.

The terms of employment are very competitive. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit in PDF format: a cover letter summarizing research experience and specifying interests in this position; a curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications); a statement of research interests; and the names and contact details for two references.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision of the faculty during the duration of his/her tenure.

This position is supervised by Prof. Mazin Magzoub

• We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in working in the areas of neuroscience and molecular medicine and hold a Bachelor or Master of Science (BSc or MSc) in a relevant field.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in neuroscience and/or protein misfolding diseases.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture is highly desired.

The Center for Translational Medical Devices (CENTMED) at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a research assistant to join this new initiative focusing on designing and developing novel medical devices for ultimate human use.

The successful applicant will join several fascinating projects on engineering novel approaches to improve the diagnosis and therapy of metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurologic diseases. These projects entail computational modelling, device design and manufacturing, optimization of chemical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics, and preclinical experiments. The candidate will be involved in supporting research efforts, primarily data collection and analysis, as well as project management, training new lab members, purchasing equipment and consumables, and manuscript preparation. This position offers an opportunity to participate in several research projects, depending on experience and willingness to learn. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists, graduate students and undergraduate students.

Applicants must have a BS (MS preferred) in an engineering or biomedical-related discipline, two years of experience in a laboratory setting, and an ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team; with strong organization, communication, problem-solving and time management skills. Applicants should ideally be willing to work with rodent models including basic handling and surgical techniques. High proficiency in English is required. Excellent computational, experimental, or engineering skills are strongly preferred.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Khalil Ramadi at

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

About NYUAD:
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU?s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct field visits to designated entities as per schedule.
• Collect data using the mobile/web FOG Watch application, ensuring all mandatory data points are captured clearly and correctly.
• Submit daily activity logs, including sites visited, number of entities, and issues encountered.
• Report any irregularities or challenges faced in the field and provide data status updates to the Team Leader for consolidation.
• Coordinate with entity focal points for access and timing, introduce the purpose and scope of data collection professionally, and record any feedback or resistance from the field.
• Maintain a respectful and cooperative approach during visits, conduct brief awareness sessions when needed, and distribute information materials where applicable.
• Clarify the purpose of the FOGWatch system to GTCCs/entities and record key observations or insights from stakeholders.
• Use the FOGWatch system effectively on mobile/tablet, report application issues, bugs, or data sync errors, and assist in basic troubleshooting or clarification when required.
• Revisit entities when instructed to correct/validate entries, check physical or digital records, and compare field findings with existing system data.
• Coordinate with team members for consistency, attend all required HSE and system training, and always wear official company ID on site.
• Follow safety and conduct guidelines during fieldwork, immediately report safety or access concerns, attend team briefings, and provide input during planning sessions.
• Assist other team members if needed, share best practices or lessons learned from the field.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Data Collection experience preferred.
• Language skills: English mandatory; Arabic & Hindi are added advantages.

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Organisation/Company NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI Research Field Engineering Computer science Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 18 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a research assistant in Mathematics, starting December 1, 2025, to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order):

• Concentration and functional inequalities.
• Mixing times of Markov chains.
• Mathematical aspects of machine learning (automated proofs, deep learning, feature selection, bias and fairness modeling, etc.)

While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics.

The research assistant will be appointed for a duration of one year, which could be extended. Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or any other related field. The ideal candidate will have solid mathematical background together with solid knowledge of machine leaning and Data Science.

Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinaryteams, and scientific creativity are essential.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. Further questions may be directed .

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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Project Moderator Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced individual to moderate user sessions, provide updates, and perform basic troubleshooting for a data collection project.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative project improving Artificial Intelligence technology.

About the Role

• Understand project documentation to assist participants.
• Lead participants through data collection projects, acknowledging and resolving issues.
• Capture data aiming to reach daily goals, using Client tools to label/tag data.
• Communicate session details to the Project Manager and Production team.
• Coordinate with the project team, interacting with various hardware & software.

Requirements

• Idiomatic fluency in Arabic.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Availability for the duration of the project.
• Strong technical skills, especially with iOS and MacOS.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing scenarios.