Research Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant for a 6-month research project focusing on the health of children and adolescents in the UAE. The position involves school- and clinic-based recruitment, data collection, and project coordination across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. Key Responsibilities

• Recruit children and adolescents in schools, clinics, and community settings
• Administer questionnaires and support clinical assessments, including anthropometric measurements and blood sample collection
• Ensure accurate data entry, documentation, quality control, and participant follow-up
• Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and project stakeholders
• Assist with study reporting and overall project coordination
• Demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and strong organizational skills in fieldwork activities
  
  

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field
  
  

Preferred Qualification

As above

Expected Skills

• Experience in school-, community-, or health-related projects (preferred)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic (required)
• Willingness to travel between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicant

Location: UAE University (Al Ain), with fieldwork in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.

05/03/2026

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