Research Assistant (DBS)

Job Description

University of Dubai – Research Affairs Office

The University of Dubai (UD) is pleased to announce multiple Research Assistant (RA) openings to support multiple research projects awarded under the UD Internal Research Fund (UD-IRF) 2026. The selected RAs will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) on innovative, high-impact research initiatives in engineering, information technology, business, and law.

These positions offer an excellent opportunity for motivated candidates to deepen their research skills, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and gain experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Dubai Business School (DBS)

1. Smart Aerial Logistics for Urban Deliveries and Emergency Medical Services in Road-Congested Cities
2. Transforming Fashion Retail with AI-Driven Body Measurement and 3D Body Fitting
3. Modeling the Economic Impact of Energy Transition on Resilient UAE Industries
4. Launchpad Jobs and Strategic Workforce Mobility in the UAE

Responsibilities

Research Assistant duties may include, depending on the project:

• Conducting literature reviews
• Data collection, processing, and analysis
• Running simulations or experiments
• Supporting field work or stakeholder engagement
• Preparing reports, research documentation, and publications
• Assisting in prototype development, software modeling, or statistical analysis

Contract Duration

• One-year appointment, aligned with the one-year duration of the funded project.
• Renewal beyond one year is not guaranteed and depends on project needs and funding availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred qualifications may vary by project and will be communicated during screening.