Research Associate.8800269
Job Description
General Details<br>Position Code<br>8800269<br>Position Type<br>Project Based (Fixed Term)<br>Position Duration<br>01/Oct/2022 to 30/Jun/2024<br>Position Title<br>Research Associate<br>Project Title<br>Exploring the Social Determinants of Health of Older Adults in Abu Dhabi<br>Fund<br>8474000386 / FSU-2022-017<br>Academic Department<br>College of Medicine and Health Sciences<br>Technical Keywords<br>Social Determinants of Health, Older Adult Health<br><br>About Khalifa University<br>Khalifa University is ranked 181st in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and the top University in the UAE, with a range of research and academic programs designed to address the entire range of strategic, scientific and industrial challenges facing our rapidly evolving world.<br><br>Its world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities provide an unparalleled learning experience to students from the UAE and around the world. Our research and academic activities cover a broad range of disciplines in engineering, science and medicine through our three colleges.<br><br>Khalifa University’s research relates to key focus sectors of relevance to the UAE’s strategic economic growth and the technology platforms that serve as foundations for these sectors. The University’s research priorities are addressed in two categories — “verticals” and “horizontals” — which jointly cover specific industry and sector needs, technical platforms and expertise.<br><br>KU’s focus sectors are Clean and Renewable Energy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production, Water and Environment, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Research in these sectors is enhanced by our research platforms of Robotics, AI and Data Science, Information and Communication Technologies, and Advanced Materials and Manufacturing as well as Fundamental Sciences.<br><br>Position Overview<br>KU is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to work on exploring the social determinants of health (SDH) of older adults in Abud Dhabi. This research aims to identify the priority topics within each of the SDH domains in order to tailor SDH education programs and research agendas.<br>As part of the project, the researcher will have the opportunity to work alongside researchers and graduate students from various backgrounds as part of a wider team.<br><br>Position Requirements<br>- Master’s Degree<br>- Previous research experience<br>- Adhere to the University’s information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly<br>- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager
