Job DescriptionAn exciting Research Assistant (RA) position is available in a research study that seeks to investigate ‘Emirati children’s experiences of parental divorce in the emirate of Abu Dhabi’. The study is based at the Department of Social Wellbeing at the United Arab Emirates University. The candidate will closely work with the Principal Investigator of the study Dr. Vinnarasan Aruldoss to contribute to the literature review, recruitment of study participants, and data collection. A total of 25-30 children aged 8-18 years from diverse socio-economic, and demographic background within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be recruited in the study. The research recruitment and data collection will take place from September 2024 to March 2025 (tentatively). You will also be involved in data analysis, writing, and dissemination at the later stage of the research. This will be an exciting opportunity for the candidate to learn and develop research skills, while generating the much-needed empirical evidence on children’s experiences of parental divorce and their overall wellbeing. The study is funded by the UAE University under the start-up grant for two years (2024-2025). The successful candidate is expected to join the study at the earliest (latest by August 2024), and the contract will run until December 2025. Independent travel and flexibility of work time are required for data collection. Data collection may take place either at home or in the educational institution depending on the availability of the study participants. Similarly, data collection may take place either during the school hours or at home in the evenings and weekends. Therefore, the candidate must have the flexibility to work in the evenings or weekends during the time of data collection (for up to 6 months).Minimum QualificationA Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or cognate disciplinePreferred Qualification
