Principal Researcher

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government in Dubai seeks an experienced researcher to develop and manage original research projects, including fieldwork and data collection.

The role includes planning projects, supervising junior researchers, coordinating with department heads, and presenting findings at conferences. A Master’s degree plus 5+ years of research experience are required. This is a full-time position with opportunities to influence policy and contribute to post-graduate education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibility

• 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

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in a related field.

Experience

5+ years’ experience in research and possessing sufficient knowledge in discipline.

Job Category

Educational

Advertiser

Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government

Required Nationality

UAE Only

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

07/09/2026

Unposting Date

31/10/2026