Principal Researcher

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Principal Researcher (26001835)Job Description Principal Researcher - (26001835) Job Description Key Duties and Responsibility1.Develop and manage original research projects by preparing, setting up, conductingprimary fieldwork.2.Plan research projects and monitoring progress – organize project meetings, documentprogress, ensure the implementation or proper ethical research conduct, and ensuretimely progress reports.3.Collect data, analyze and interpret the results of own research, conduct policymapping, extract policy recommendations and author a spectrum of research reportsand academic publications.4.Formulate policy recommendations and write policy briefs, research reports and otherpublications.5.Supervise junior research staff and assist students’ research in academic degreeswhere relevant, under supervision of senior researchers.6.Support in identifying sources for research funding, in coordination with head of the department.7.Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders.8.Present research findings at internal and external conferences, seminars, and otherevents.9.Co-organize and run research events and forums related to area of expertise.10.Contribute to issue-focused meetings and policy discussions with government officials,policy makers, and/or academics in their area of expertise.11.Contribute to academic and executive education, content development anddelivery, as well as taking part in policy advisory.12.Assist with content development and delivery on the post-graduate programs, as appropriate.13.Make positive contributions to their professional field and the wider community Qualifications QualificationsMaster’s degree or higher in a related field. Experience5+ years’ experience in research and possessing sufficient knowledge in discipline. Job Category: EducationalAdvertiser: Mohammed bin Rashid School of GovernmentEducational-level: MasterRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 07/09/2026Unposting Date: 31/10/2026

Master’s degree or higher in a related field. 5+ years’ experience in research and possessing sufficient knowledge in discipline.

Develop and manage original research projects by preparing, setting up, conducting primary fieldwork. Plan research projects and monitoring progress – organize project meetings, document progress, ensure the implementation or proper ethical research conduct, and ensure timely progress reports. Collect data, analyze and interpret the 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. Present research findings at internal and external conferences, seminars, and other events. Co-organize and run research events and forums related to area of expertise. Contribute to issue-focused meetings and policy discussions with government officials, policy makers, and/or academics in their area of expertise. Contribute to academic and executive education, content development and delivery, as well as taking part in policy advisory. Assist with content development and delivery on the post-graduate programs, as appropriate. Make positive contributions to their professional field and the wider community.