The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) at Qatar University is pleased to announce the opening of a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position located in Doha, Qatar. This is a full-time position for a period of one year, with a start date that is negotiable, and the possibility of a one-year renewal upon mutual agreement.
Scholars with a recent doctoral degree from a relevant social science or related discipline are encouraged to apply, but SESRI is specially interested in persons with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following priority policy areas: marriage and family, migration, economics and political economy, education, environment, energy and water, health, and public administration. Priority will be given to candidates who have experience with collecting and using survey data as part of their own research as well as substantive interests in the cultures, societies, and public affairs of the Arab Gulf states.
In addition to working on their own research, duties will include some combination of the following activities:
- Participating in the development, design and implementation of national surveys in Qatar and comparative studies in the Gulf region;
- Presenting results from surveys administered by SESRI at local and international conferences and to public and private sector audiences;
- Co-authoring papers, articles, and policy reports that utilize findings from surveys undertaken by SESRI;
- Teaching seminars in collaboration with personnel from SESRI and the University of Michigan;
- Collaborating with personnel from SESRI and the University of Michigan on research projects of joint interest;
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Participating in the intellectual life of SESRI and Qatar University.
Benefits
Compensation includes a competitive salary tax-free in Qatar (but persons will still be responsible for any applicable taxes from their country of origin), along with a generous fringe benefits package that includes health insurance. Furnished housing is also provided at no additional cost outside of expenses such as utilities, cable, and Internet access. Post-doctoral appointments enjoy the same holidays and vacation benefits as other research academic appointments at Qatar University, including 45 calendar days of vacation annually. Applicants will have their flight and moving expenses paid for at the beginning and end of their appointment, as well as one round-trip flight home annually. Educational allowances for up to three accompanying children are also available. Funds will also be available to attend at least one professional conference during each year of the appointment period following the probationary period.
Application Guidelines
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a recent curriculum vitae, a representative writing sample, a statement of research and policy interests of no more than three pages in length, a letter of recommendation, and the contact information for two additional references by email to pdsearch@qu.edu.qa.
Applications will be reviewed beginning on May 1, 2016, but the position will remain open until filled.