Research Assistant

Ibn Khaldon Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences is a Research Centre established in May 2018 by Qatar University. Its vision is to play a pioneering role in the Arab and Islamic world towards re-examining the theoretical orientations of the Social Sciences and the Humanities, with a view to becoming the sought platform and intellectual space for researchers and scientific initiatives in the region and beyond.

The Centre’s research agenda spans a range of substantive areas of importance, including the Social Sciences, the Humanities, Area Studies, and Security and Strategic Studies. Its core mission and mandate is to bridge the gap between the theoretical studies and actual needs of Muslim-Arab societies in collaboration with leading institutions and researchers (locally, regionally and internationally) who share the Center’s intellectual concerns.

– Provide logistic support for center conferences, workshops and symposia.

– Participate in ongoing research projects as appropriate.

– Employ innovative tools of interdisciplinary research at Qatar University

– Enhance academic cooperation within the center, the university and the wider research community.

• BA or MA Degree in philosophy.
• Arabic (required)
• English (required)

1. Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
2. Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
3. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact).
4. Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed.However, if no course work was completed,an copy of certificate letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
5. Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.

1. A three-year renewable contract.
2. Salary is commensurate with experience.
3. Tax-free salary.
4. Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
5. Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
6. Educational allowance for candidate’s children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
7. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
8. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
9. End-of-contract indemnity.