Bahrain Job Openings

Gulf University Bahrain

Research Fellow

Manama

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

November 20, 2024

Job Description
The purpose of this role is to design & implement a specific research programmed/s in association with the
Principal Investigator This role is a prestigious role which represents a step change from post-doctoral
researcher roles. Your work will be performed in accordance with the university’s research integrity policy
and all other relevant policies.
You will have dual goals in terms of the research project and your own career development. The training
and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of your contract in which
time you will continue to develop skills and competencies with respect to the role and your future career
options.
It is a legitimate objective of (the HEI) to provide Research Fellow training opportunities which are of
limited duration. This will allow for the progression over many years, of researchers through the
Researcher Training Programme as part of the (HEI)’s Employment & Career Development Framework for
Researchers providing intergenerational training in the methods and practice of research and scholarship.
The objective grounds for the issue of this fixed term contract rather than a permanent contract is in
keeping with the foregoing legitimate objectives of (the HEI).
Reports to/Supervised by
You will report to, be directed by and be under the supervision of your Principal Investigator/Head of
Academic Unit (or their nominee) for the listed activities unless otherwise stated. You will be expected to
carry out the below list of responsibilities together with any additional duties requested of you by your
Principal Investigator/ Head of Academic Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Research

Conduct individual and/or collaborative research to the highest ethical standards in a variety of
settings.
Carry out any administrative and management work associated with your programme of

research.

Proactively identify opportunities for external funding sources, prepare grant proposals and the

assess research findings for potential commercial exploitation in collaboration with the PI..relevant research stakeholders in the appropriate form.Contribution to Research Group and Universitycontribute to its profile by participating in promotion activity.relationships for future research collaboration Teaching, Learning and Mentoring

Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research in which you are engaged in to the
Engage in the wider research and scholarly activities of your research group, centre or unit and
Participate in internal/external networks for the exchange of information and to form

Participate in limited teaching hours in furtherance of your own development and contribute to
your unit’s teaching and tutoring approaches. The extent of this must not adversely impact theprimary research role.
Supervise and provide day-to-day advice, support, mentoring, and assistance to research

graduates, students and other junior members associated with your research group, centre orunit.Personal Development

Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities to develop own transferable skills,

career and reputation.Person Specification Qualifications Knowledge and Expertisegenerate unique concepts and solutions with integrity.relevant to the role, which may include broader University, sector, and external sponsor orfunder policies.successful research project.Research Environmentpublications.internationally and the ability to contribute substantially to grant applications.Interpersonal Skillsworking within a project team to achieve results Personal Skills and Effectiveness

A Ph D qualification1
The appointed candidate will generally have 4-6 years postdoctoral research experience.
Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and field.
Demonstrates the ability to generate new ideas and link and build upon existing ideas to
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the policy, practices and procedures that are
Demonstrates an understanding of the operational and management requirements of a
Demonstrates evidence of research activity and a commitment to ongoing research and
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the research environment both nationally and
Demonstrates an understanding of the commercialisation process.
Demonstrates good communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills with the capability of

Demonstrates an ability to manage self, time, resources and people to enable a high level of
personal effectiveness.Career Development
Demonstrates a commitment to develop own transferable skills, profile and reputation to

advance own career after the end of the contract period.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

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