11 Research Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Leading Scientist Role

This pivotal position requires a senior scientist to provide strategic guidance and expertise in advancing research and development.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of agricultural research, driving innovation, and promoting knowledge transfer to society.

• Develop and implement comprehensive research plans, identifying new areas of investigation and promoting collaboration with international organizations.
• Lead and empower research teams, fostering a culture of intellectual growth and teamwork.
• Represent the organization in international science forums, collaborating with national, regional, and international entities.
• Plan and manage research projects efficiently, ensuring effective communication and results-driven outcomes.
• Ensure seamless integration of multidisciplinary research collaborations, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.

• PhD in agricultural/life sciences or related fields.
• At least ten years of work experience in agricultural research, preferably at internationally recognized centers or universities.
• Strong publication record and solid experience in proposal writing and grant-funded programs.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, and proficiency in Arabic.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong track record of scientific achievement, and the ability to drive innovation and progress in agricultural research.

About This Opportunity

This is an exceptional chance for a seasoned researcher to make a meaningful impact on the future of agriculture, driving sustainable solutions and promoting food security worldwide.

Position: R&D Director

Location: Dubai, UAE / Open for relocation

Language Required: Bilingual Chinese and English

Experience Required: FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience highly desirable

Responsible for research and development security management of MPC (Multi-Party Computation) products, including designing and developing security architecture, strategies, and standards, as well as identifying and preventing security risks, and participating in system design and core coding.

1. MPC wallet architecture design and implementation, responsible for core coding
2. Development security management and SOP system process construction
3. Promotion of technical security solutions, research on competing products and technologies
4. Managing infrastructure: server storage and network resources configuration, ensuring effective isolation of production and testing environments
5. Data management: optimizing database performance, data backup, log management, big data analysis, and forming user profiles and business models
6. Security management: analyzing security incidents and vulnerabilities, recovery, and strengthening security defenses and incident handling capabilities

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, mathematics, cryptography, or network security, with over 5 years of internet security programming experience
• Familiar with network security, vulnerabilities, penetration testing, intrusion detection, security reinforcement, firewalls, IDS, IPS, vulnerability scanning
• Proficient in Go; familiar with RUST, C++
• Knowledge of network programming, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
• Good English reading and writing skills

• FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience
• Knowledge of cryptography, MPC protocols, TEE, and OSS frameworks
• Published security articles
• Open source security software development or security product development experience in internet firms

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and IT
• Industry: Software Development

This job posting is active and not expired.

Job Title: Market Research and Strategy Consultant

This role is responsible for analyzing data to identify client challenges and collaborating with colleagues to craft solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Conduct market research using secondary and primary sources.
• Analyze data using statistical models and spreadsheets.
• Develop recommendations for business challenges.

• Master's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a consulting/strategy role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and development.

About the Role:
Reporting into the Vice President Bespoke Research/Consulting you will develop quote lead and conduct bespoke research consulting projects with Chemical Market Analytics clients related to multiple products including olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas feedstocks, and energy. You will be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships within the Middle East region. You are expected to have broad knowledge of the chemical and energy industries with a comprehensive understanding of regional differences related to both chemical and energy markets. Significant resource coordination skills are required for using both internal and external subject matter experts. You are expected to be an accomplished writer/speaker and have strong computer skills.

The role is based in our Dubai office and will require regular collaboration with our global team.

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables partners in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery, and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain.

You Will:

• Acts on incoming client requests that fall outside or in addition to normal Chemical Market Analytics Market Advisory and World Analysis subscription services.
• Develop scope proposals, cost estimates, and bids for potential consulting projects. Negotiate with potential clients to win acceptance. These projects can range from less than $20,000 simple analysis projects to full feasibility type projects at over $1,000,000.
• Manages and delivers any approved projects using both internal and external subject matter experts along with supporting analysts.
• Manage internal multi-client study preparations.
• Work with sales, business development, and all base chemical products to meet overall business revenue targets.
• Mentor junior analysts and mid-level researchers.
• Work with global industry organizations and attend/speak at conferences that help build and nourish relationships with important industry contacts.

You Have:

• Broad knowledge of the chemical and energy industries.
• Ability to think through questions and problems and provide solutions.
• Highly analytical and strategic thinker.
• Track record for writing, negotiating, and performing detailed consulting agreements.
• Accomplished writer, speaker, and presenter at all levels.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on data analysis.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally 25-35% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or technical degree.
• 12 years of experience in chemical and/or energy industry consulting and consulting team management. Broader experience in plant operations, commercial activities, and financial analysis.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats including print, digital, mobile, and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investors Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS, and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at (email). Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.

Business Area:

Dow Jones OPIS CMA

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Required Experience:

Director

About the Role:
Reporting into the Vice President Bespoke Research/Consulting you will develop quote lead and conduct bespoke research consulting projects with Chemical Market Analytics clients related to multiple products including olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas feedstocks, and energy. You will be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships within the Middle East region. You are expected to have broad knowledge of the chemical and energy industries with a comprehensive understanding of regional differences related to both chemical and energy markets. Significant resource coordination skills are required for using both internal and external subject matter experts. You are expected to be an accomplished writer/speaker and have strong computer skills.

The role is based in our Dubai office and will require regular collaboration with our global team.

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables partners in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery, and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain.

You Will:

1. Acts on incoming client requests that fall outside or in addition to normal Chemical Market Analytics Market Advisory and World Analysis subscription services.
2. Develop scope proposals, cost estimates, and bids for potential consulting projects. Negotiate with potential clients to win acceptance. These projects can range from less than $20,000 simple analysis projects to full feasibility type projects at over $1,000,000.
3. Manages and delivers any approved projects using both internal and external subject matter experts along with supporting analysts.
4. Manage internal multi-client study preparations.
5. Work with sales, business development, and all base chemical products to meet overall business revenue targets.
6. Mentor junior analysts and mid-level researchers.
7. Work with global industry organizations and attend/speak at conferences that help build and nourish relationships with important industry contacts.

You Have:

1. Broad knowledge of the chemical and energy industries.
2. Ability to think through questions and problems and provide solutions.
3. Highly analytical and strategic thinker.
4. Track record for writing, negotiating, and performing detailed consulting agreements.
5. Accomplished writer, speaker, and presenter at all levels.
6. Advanced computer skills with emphasis on data analysis.
7. Willing to travel domestically and internationally 25-35% of the time.
8. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or technical degree.
9. 12 years of experience in chemical and/or energy industry consulting and consulting team management. Broader experience in plant operations, commercial activities, and financial analysis.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

#LIhybrid

About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats including print, digital, mobile, and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investors Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS, and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at (email). Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.

Business Area:

Dow Jones OPIS CMA

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Required Experience:

Director

Director of Research Development (with MPC Wallet / Blockchain Experience)

Position : R&D Director

Location : Dubai, UAE / Open for relocation

Language Required : Bilingual Chinese and English

Experience Required : FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience highly desirable

Job Summary

Responsible for research and development security management of MPC (Multi-Party Computation) products, including designing and developing security architecture, strategies, and standards, as well as identifying and preventing security risks, and participating in system design and core coding.

Job Responsibilities

• MPC wallet architecture design and implementation, responsible for core coding
• Development security management and SOP system process construction
• Promotion of technical security solutions, research on competing products and technologies
• Managing infrastructure : server storage and network resources configuration, ensuring effective isolation of production and testing environments
• Data management : optimizing database performance, data backup, log management, big data analysis, and forming user profiles and business models
• Security management : analyzing security incidents and vulnerabilities, recovery, and strengthening security defenses and incident handling capabilities

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, mathematics, cryptography, or network security, with over 5 years of internet security programming experience
• Familiar with network security, vulnerabilities, penetration testing, intrusion detection, security reinforcement, firewalls, IDS, IPS, vulnerability scanning
• Proficient in Go; familiar with RUST, C++
• Knowledge of network programming, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
• Good English reading and writing skills

Bonus Points

• FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience
• Knowledge of cryptography, MPC protocols, TEE, and OSS frameworks
• Published security articles
• Open source security software development or security product development experience in internet firms
• Seniority level : Director
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Research, Analyst, and IT
• Industry : Software Development

This job posting is active and not expired.

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Position: R&D Director

Location: Dubai, UAE / Open for relocation

Language Required: Bilingual Chinese and English

Experience Required: FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience highly desirable

Responsible for research and development security management of MPC (Multi-Party Computation) products, including designing and developing security architecture, strategies, and standards, as well as identifying and preventing security risks, and participating in system design and core coding.

• MPC wallet architecture design and implementation, responsible for core coding
• Development security management and SOP system process construction
• Promotion of technical security solutions, research on competing products and technologies
• Managing infrastructure: server storage and network resources configuration, ensuring effective isolation of production and testing environments
• Data management: optimizing database performance, data backup, log management, big data analysis, and forming user profiles and business models
• Security management: analyzing security incidents and vulnerabilities, recovery, and strengthening security defenses and incident handling capabilities

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, mathematics, cryptography, or network security, with over 5 years of internet security programming experience
• Familiar with network security, vulnerabilities, penetration testing, intrusion detection, security reinforcement, firewalls, IDS, IPS, vulnerability scanning
• Proficient in Go; familiar with RUST, C++
• Knowledge of network programming, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
• Good English reading and writing skills

• FinTech or Blockchain security experience, MPC wallet experience
• Knowledge of cryptography, MPC protocols, TEE, and OSS frameworks
• Published security articles
• Open source security software development or security product development experience in internet firms

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and IT
• Industry: Software Development

This job posting is active and not expired.

This position involves conducting scientific experiments and analyzing data in a laboratory setting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

• Laboratory Testing and Analysis: Conduct laboratory tests and experiments to analyze results and interpret data.
• Method Development and Optimization: Develop, optimize, and refine analytical methods and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure precise measurements.
• Chemical Handling: Prepare and handle chemicals and reagents according to established safety protocols to prevent accidents and contamination.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document and report test results accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues or deviations in testing to maintain quality standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow, project completion, and knowledge sharing.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in laboratory techniques to enhance skills and expertise.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Adhere to quality control and quality assurance protocols to guarantee the highest level of precision and reliability.
• Safety Protocols: Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and safety standards to protect people, the environment, and company assets.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biology, or physics.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience: Previous experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not required.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about scientific research, please submit your application for this exciting opportunity.

Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Business School is a global leader in accessible, practice-oriented business education and research. We inspire a diverse community of students and partner with businesses and governments to deliver solutions for societal challenges.

We foster a community of collaboration, ambition, and innovation, aiming to transform lives and organizations through education and research. Our focus is on relevance, lifelong skills, and impactful outcomes, leveraging our research community, partnerships, and talented staff to make a global difference.

We seek faculty who value accessible, practice-oriented learning and research, pursue excellence, embrace collaboration, are inclusive, and passionate about making a difference. Our commitment to fairness and inclusivity makes us a preferred employer.

This academic position offers a unique opportunity to teach and conduct research at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai campus. The successful candidate will have a Doctoral qualification and teaching experience, as well as a proven track record of research publications and industry engagement.

The role involves teaching and assessment on academic programmes, developing teaching materials, mentoring and supervising students, and building research in relevant areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in management courses and demonstrate research-rich teaching and professional practice integration.

• Teaching and assessment on academic programmes, supporting curriculum delivery and quality assurance.
• Developing teaching materials, reviewing course design, and supporting accreditation.
• Mentoring and supervising students, providing feedback, and supporting their development.
• Enhancing subject expertise and reflecting research developments in teaching.
• Building research in relevant areas, engaging with industry, and collaborating across campuses.
• Participating in recruitment, marketing, and university events.
• Performing administrative tasks and engaging in professional development.

• Education & Qualifications: PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience: Undergraduate teaching, updating materials, research publications, supervision, funded projects, UK HE experience.
• Skills & Knowledge: Fluent English, VLE skills, applying research to teaching, developing research portfolios, teamwork.
• Teaching Experience: Course assessment development, engaging pedagogy, industry connection, analytics application.

• Qualifications: HEA Fellowship, professional memberships.
• Experience: Postgraduate teaching, industry links, academic leadership, online materials, accreditation participation.
• Teaching: Global teams, new course and program development.