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The Public Health Research Center (PHRC) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Associate to provide support for research studies at the PHRC, particularly those related to tobacco and smoking. This involves assisting with various aspects of the studies, from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting. This position is designed to support active research and career development of individuals interested in pursuing a PhD for the duration of their appointment.

The Public Health Research Center (PHRC) at NYU Abu Dhabi is a leading center for Epidemiological and Population Health research in the UAE. The PHRC research areas of specialization include epidemiology, population health, and interventional research through its hallmark study the UAE Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS), a large cohort study in the UAE aimed at recruiting 20,000 Emirati National adults to study health outcomes related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.

Preferred Work and Related Experience:

• Experience in research or an academic background in a related field would be a definite advantage.
• Responsibilities of the position include designing the topic of a doctoral thesis in alignment with the objectives of the UAEHFS, and strive to execute a high-quality research project to meet the requirements of the doctoral study program.
• The candidate will also assist in the follow-up and recruitment of UAEHFS participants, working with the UAEHFS PI, co-PIs and other affiliated academic researchers to develop high quality research proposals, carry out data analysis, and prepare manuscripts for peer reviewed international journals.
• The candidate will actively participate in study team activities including, but not limited to, research training seminars, journal club, and research team meetings. The candidate shall maintain appropriate training and certification required under the regulatory authorities (e.g. – research ethics, GCP) and follow regulations outlined for data security and privacy.
• Candidates must hold a MSc degree in Biology, Epidemiology, Public Health or a clinical degree of relevance; a MSc degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or related field is preferred.

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess previous experience or demonstrate a strong capacity to assist in the follow-up and recruitment of participants for significant studies.
• Display excellent organization and communication skills to effectively engage with potential study participants and to ensure their continued participation.
• Have a proficiency in R, the statistical software, is a must for this role.
• The candidate should not only be adept at using the software for data analysis but also have the ability to conduct workshops and training sessions for the PHRC staff.
• Have an experience in teaching or presenting complex concepts in a clear, comprehensible manner would be highly favorable.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. For consideration, all applicants must submit a cover letter/statement of research interests, a resume, transcript of degree, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and a research statement, all in PDF format, through the Interfolio platform. If you have any questions, please email:

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.