Research Assistant

Job Description:

We are seeking a research assistant for a two-year research study focused on the entrepreneurial interests and activities of female students at UAEU. The study aims to understand how female students experience university-level entrepreneurship development initiatives in the UAE. Specifically, the role of engagement with established women entrepreneurs through social networks and its influence in shaping their entrepreneurial orientations is under consideration. To support this research, the RA position will require an individual with the following competencies, skills, and characteristics: - Excellent English speaking and writing abilities, as well as full proficiency in Arabic. - The successful candidate will possess (or is currently completing) a Master's degree in entrepreneurship or a related field (ideally from an AACSB-accredited institution), with an interest in womenâs entrepreneurship in the UAE. - Experience with data collection and analysis using surveys, interviews, and observation. - Excellent administrative and organizational skills to coordinate meetings and logistics related to networking events. - Familiarity with the UAE entrepreneurial ecosystem and comfortable communicating with a range of different nationalities and personalities as part of this project. - Willingness to take direction from the study investigators, and work hard in a collegial manner with the rest of the research team. The position is full-time with some flexibility and based in Al Ain at UAEU. The initial contract will be for a 12-month period, with the possibility of an extension for a second year. Residents of the UAE are preferable as this position will start as soon as possible.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree (or currently studying a Master's degree)

Experience/Skills:

- Excellent English speaking and writing abilities, as well as full proficiency in Arabic. - The successful candidate will possess (or is currently completing) a Master's degree in entrepreneurship or a related field (ideally from an AACSB-accredited institution), with an interest in womenâs entrepreneurship in the UAE. - Experience with data collection and analysis using surveys, interviews, and observation. - Excellent administrative and organizational skills to coordinate meetings and logistics related to networking events. - Familiarity with the UAE entrepreneurial ecosystem and comfortable communicating with a range of different nationalities and personalities as part of this project. - Willingness to take direction from the study investigators, and work hard in a collegial manner with the rest of the research team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree specializing in Entrepreneurship or Business Administration