Scientific Researcher
Aspetar · QA
- Role Purpose:
- Supports the Research agenda of Aspetar by contributing to the establishment of world-class research projects within and ensuring the highest level of support to the stakeholders engaged in the projects and programme.
- The main purpose of this role is to contribute to establish the hospital internationally as a centre of excellence by conducting and publishing high-quality research. Will integrally contribute to the protection of health and performance of both local and international athletes/teams that will be engaged in the research projects. Might have the opportunity to supervise PhD candidates/junior researchers but will also be expected to serve as the principal investigator for independent research projects.
- Will work closely with researchers within the research and scientific support department and across other departments and the National Sports Medicine Programme (NSMP). He/she will be under supervision of the Head of Research to ensure all research tasks are completed professionally and efficiently.
Key Accountabilities & Activities:
- Fulfil all administrative and organisational duties related to the organization of research projects acting as a principal investigator or co-investigator including defining the study design, preparing and administering research ethics applications, participant recruitment, data collection and analysis and write up.
- Ensure assessment, inclusion, adherence to research regulatory frameworks and follow-up of the recruited subjects/athletes.
- Prepares articles for international peer-reviewed journals.
- Prepares research reports/documents as requested by the department director and/or head of research.
- Contributes and/or leads the submission of research grants.
- Participate in the continuous scientific education of the hospital by attending lectures, giving presentations and/or contributing to the development of other materials (interviews, clinical guidelines, downloadable programmes, etc.).
- Presents at national and international conferences as appropriate.
- Acts as a supervisor to junior researchers.
Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job:
- Minimum experience of 6-8 years in which 2-3 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, in a similar Industry (Research activities in Sports Science/ Sports Medicine).
- Proven experience with publishing in international peer reviewed journals, minimum 15 research publications in high-impacts sports medicine/sports science journals as first or last author.
- Documented experience in data collection, analysis and reporting for large scale projects/epidemiological studies/training monitoring-injury monitoring studies.
- Experience and expertise in research areas related to Sports Science, Sports Medicine, Muscle injuries, tendon injuries, return to play, muscle and tendon imaging.
Education and Certification requirements:
PhD in Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Data Analytics, Sports physical Therapy or relevant discipline within Sport Sciences/Medicine.
Job Specific Technical Skills
- Proficient in computer skills, especially MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint and scientific software such as SPSS, SAS, Endnote or Reference Manager, Sigma Plot or additional relevant software platforms.
- Programming skills in Python or similar software would be an advantage.
- Professionally groomed to project a positive image.
- Desire to embrace a culture of excellence, collaboration, and communication.
- High proficiency in English language is mandatory. Arabic will be a definitive advantage.