# Principal Researcher — Dubai Careers

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/26001835-principal-researcher
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 22,000 to 35,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-06-16
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## Description

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: 29/07/2026Unposting Date: 31/08/2026

## Requirements

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

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