Part-time Research Assistant; Qualitative Research

The University of Sharjah is seeking a Part‑time Research Assistant to support an ongoing qualitative research project. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a strong academic background and practical experience in qualitative research methods, data collection, and analysis within healthcare or public health fields.

• Support ongoing qualitative research activities and project requirements.
• Conduct interviews and focus group discussions as part of data collection.
• Assist with thematic analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
• Use qualitative data analysis software for research organization and analysis.
• Support documentation, reporting, and preparation of research materials.
• Travel across the UAE for research data collection activities when required.
• Contribute to research outputs and academic publications.

• Currently residing in the United Arab Emirates.
• Native Arabic speaker with excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
• Master's Degree in Public Health is preferred, or a related Health Sciences, Medical, or Healthcare discipline.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews, focus groups, and thematic analysis.
• Experience using qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, MAXQDA, or ATLAS.ti.
• Previous record of research publications involving qualitative research.
• Willingness to travel across the UAE for data collection.
• Strong research, communication, and analytical skills.

• Qualitative research methodologies and data collection techniques.
• Thematic analysis and qualitative data interpretation.
• Research software including NVivo, MAXQDA, and ATLAS.ti.
• Master's Degree in Public Health (Preferred) or a Related Health Sciences, Medical, or Healthcare Discipline