Senior Research Lead - Energy Systems & Decarbonization

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Sharjah seeks a Senior Research Analyst to lead and manage multidisciplinary research projects within the Vice Chancellor's portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in relevant engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years of research experience and a proven track record of securing external funding. Responsibilities include designing advanced studies and building partnerships with industry and government stakeholders. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of research experience.
• Strong background in energy socio-technical systems.
• Proven record of publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary research projects.
• Design and implement advanced research studies.
• Build relationships with industry partners and government agencies.

Skills

Research experience

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with statistical software

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

MSc with proven research track record

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zotero/EndNote

NVivo

SPSS

R

Stata

Python

Job description

A prominent academic institution in Sharjah seeks a Senior Research Analyst to lead and manage multidisciplinary research projects within the Vice Chancellor's portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in relevant engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years of research experience and a proven track record of securing external funding. Responsibilities include designing advanced studies and building partnerships with industry and government stakeholders. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.