Principal Researcher

Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government · dubai, dubai, United-Arab-Emirates

Location
dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 10, 2026

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage original research projects by preparing, setting up, conducting primary fieldwork.
  • Plan research projects and monitor progress – organize project meetings, document progress, ensure the implementation of proper ethical research conduct, and ensure timely progress reports.
  • Collect data, analyze and interpret results of own research, conduct policy mapping, extract policy recommendations and author a spectrum of research reports and academic publications.
  • Formulate policy recommendations and write policy briefs, research reports and other publications.
  • Supervise junior research staff and assist students’ research in academic degrees where relevant, under supervision of senior researchers.
  • Support in identifying sources for research funding, in coordination with head of the department.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

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