Research Assistant / Research Associate

Obesity Research Chair King Saud University - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description

Execute and Oversee data collection management and analysis
Design questionnaires, interviews and other methods to collect quantitative data.
Prepare quantitative data files to include evaluating the quality o the data and describing its structure, overseeing data entry procedures, identifying ways to validate data and enhancing quality control of data
Administratively responsible for the clinical aspects of patient study subjects and testing related to ongoing researches.
Prepare clearly written technical and analytical reports.
Assists the principal investigator, research students, medical writer with various administrative tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of research studies and projects
Reporting on the status of various research tasks and identifying ways to improve research design.
Assigns and reviews research-related work and tasks given to research assistants and students;
Assist in writing the text of scientific publications and grants. Conduct literature reviews
Assist in design development and implementation of research endeavors for multiple principal investigators
Assist with the budget/operational aspects of the revenue and expense account
Create and deliver professional presentations on research and evaluation results.
Assist in the documentation of project writing preparation of material for project meetings and IRB submissions.
organizes all publications for media events including press conferences.
Design and execute protocols and experiments modify protocols as needed and may be responsible for own research project.
performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear understanding of the research process acquired through both practical and academic experience.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the sciences or Medical field
1-2 years of related experience as researcher or research coordinator
Experience with Medical Researches and terminology
Master’s degree, relevant graduate level course work (including methodological course work) is preferable .
Demonstrates quantitative/qualitative analysis skills
Excellent Microsoft office and other computing skills.
Strong knowledge of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients both internal and external
Excellent English language is a must .
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong ability to work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality

About This Company

كرسي السمنة بجامعة الملك سعود
King Saud University obesity Chair (KSUOC)


The Chair is cantered on a comprehensive program designed to prevent and treat overweight and obesity. Through local and international collaboration It addresses the different causes and effects of obesity and overweight and provides a wide range of services. The Chair is organized around five core program areas:

State-of-the-Art Patient Care

1)- KSU Pediatric and adolescent obesity Clinic - A multidisciplinary Outpatient clinic for children and adolescent weight control and obesity

2)- Pediatric & Adolescent Bariatric Surgery.


II. Community Programs

III. Training and Professional Education

IV. Advocating for Public Policy Change

V. Cutting-Edge Research

a Basic and Translational Science
b Clinical Research and Clinical Trials
c Prevention Science
d Public Policy Research