Temporary Research Assistant

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital.

What we want

The Temporary Research Assistant will be working on Comprehensive analysis of Qatar's food supply chain, Data collection and analysis of the food supply chain of Qatar, Preparation, review, and proofing of technical reports and attending meetings and preparing reports for MME (RAEFS) project.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Special Note: This position is NOT located in the United States. The selected candidate must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. Learn more about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar by visiting this link https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff .

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably to have qualification relevant to the job description.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Job Responsibilities

• Data collection and comprehensive data analysis using coding and other methods related to the Qatar's Food Supply Chain from various ministries.

• Preparation, review, and proofing of required technical progress reports for the research project related to the food supply chain.

• Meetings with the ministries linked to the food supply chain project and statistical reports for Ministry of Municipality and Environment for the research project (RAEFS).

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.