Futures & Foresight Research Analyst

DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Future Foundation’s Futures, Foresight and Imagination unit seeks a Research Analyst to join the C4IR team. The role focuses on evidence-based research, topic-specific exploration (AI or IoT), leading research projects, and publishing findings to position DFF and the UAE C4IR at the forefront of future innovation.

You will engage with stakeholders, plan workshops, and contribute to new projects, ensuring rigorous analysis, thorough due diligence, and clear, data-driven communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• 2–4 years of research experience in a tech or future-focused environment.
• Demonstrable research experience with publishable outputs.
• Strong written and verbal English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects and publish findings.
• Research topics in AI or IoT and position the organisation globally.
• Support stakeholder engagement and coordinate workshops.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dubai Future Foundation’s Futures, Foresight and Imagination unit seeks a Research Analyst to join the C4IR team. The role focuses on evidence-based research, topic-specific exploration (AI or IoT), leading research projects, and publishing findings to position DFF and the UAE C4IR at the forefront of future innovation.

You will engage with stakeholders, plan workshops, and contribute to new projects, ensuring rigorous analysis, thorough due diligence, and clear, data-driven communication.