The Libera Universita Maria Ss. Assunta (LUMSA)

Location: Doha,QA Department Name: Public Health Department Qatar University profile:http://www.qu.edu.qa/ Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar, comprising nine colleges and offering the largest selection of undergraduate and graduate programs in the country. Qatar University seeks the highest international accreditations of its academic programs, while ensuring they are aligned with the growing needs of the labor market and the aspirations of the society it serves. It currently boasts a population of over 20,000 students, and an alumni body of over 40,000. QU Health http://www.qu.edu.qa/health Qatar University launched the QU Health Cluster in January 2017 to provide closer alignment and integration between the health entities at QU. Together, the College of Medicine, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Pharmacy create a dynamic environment that embraces experts in the education of health care professionals. Areas of collaboration at QU Health include research, graduate studies, clinical affairs, continuous professional development, inter-professional education, engagement and communication, as well as business operations. http://www.qu.edu.qa/chs/ In 2016, the College of Health Science (CHS) became the ninth college at Qatar University, building on a 30-year success story as a department. CHS is the national provider of high quality health sciences education and research in Qatar, offering undergraduate (BSc) programs in biomedical sciences, human nutrition, public health, and physiotherapy as well as graduate programs in biomedical science, genetic counseling and public health. CHS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural research funding. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, including a variety of student research funding programs. The position The College of Health Sciences is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for a position in Public Health at the level of Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will assist faculty members at the Department of Public Health in assessing and administering courses related (but not exclusive) to biostatistics and epidemiology. The position also involves delivering tutorial sessions and running student workgroups, in addition to student advisory role. Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and deliver practical/ lab/ tutorial sessions. Under the supervision of the course instructor, teach independently introductory and/or other professional and technical–based sessions. Assess and evaluate student assignments/ tests, quizzes, exams/ project and grade student performance under the direct supervision of course instructors. Provide academic assistance to students during office hours. Assist with senior students' graduation projects. Organize field trips and supervise internship and field studies. Serve on departmental or faculty committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns, as assigned by Head of Department. Contribute to academic advising and assist in Department/College events Support research activities in the department  Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department Qualifications Master’s degree in biostatistics, or epidemiology, or a similar field. At least two-year experience in running tutorials in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to public health and/or medical students in an academic or clinical setting Familiarity with educational technologies in higher education Flexibility in dealing with various academic and administrative tasks Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to communicate clearly with students on an individual basis or in small groups and to liaise with faculty members. Arabic language is preferable. Required Documents Academic: Current Curriculum Vitae. Cover letter. Teaching, research, and service philosophy. Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephones contact). 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). Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application. Benefits Academic: A three-year renewable contract. Salary is commensurate with experience. Tax-free salary.    Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies. Annual round trip air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QUHR policies. Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies. Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies. Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies. End-of-contract indemnity. How To Apply                 Returning Applicant:  Please login in QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) to update/edit your saved profile. Use this profile to apply for this position. New Applicant:  You need to setup an account with QU Recruitment Online website (https://careers.qu.edu.qa) and complete your personal profile. Once your profile is complete you may use it to apply for an open Position. Job Category: Academic End Date of Advertisment: 15-Feb-2026

Description The Center for Sand Hazards and Opportunities in Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES) and the Division of Engineering, New York University Abu Dhabi, seek to recruit a Post-Doctoral Associate to work on a fascinating project focused on the geomechanical modeling for energy applications. The position will be directly supervised by Professor Mostafa Mobasher and will involve strong collaboration with the SHORES multidisciplinary research teams. The project will be focused on advanced modeling of coupled fracture/damage of geomechanical materials when subjected a range of multiphysical loading regimes including hydraulic, thermal, and chemical processes. The direct applications of these research will be aimed at enhanced modeling of hydraulic fracturing and carbon sequestration. The project activities will involve the development of the theory and implementation of the advanced mechanics and numerical models as well as constitutive model calibration and validation based on physical experimental data. Required Qualifications: A successful applicant must have a PhD in Engineering Mechanics, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Applicants are expected to demonstrate research experience in the fields of computational mechanics and computational geomechanics. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the following areas is preferred: Experience in modeling geomechanical systems Experience in modeling hydraulic fracturing and carbon sequestration Experience in Multiphysics modeling in solid mechanics framework Experience in non-linear solid material response and fracture modeling Experience in machine-learning modeling for solid mechanics applications Experience in the development and coupling of numerical methods for solid mechanics modeling Experience in digital rock technology, including advanced imaging and related analysis Experience in the performance of high pressure and temperature triaxial tests Experience in experimental rock mechanics Postdoctoral Associate Employment at NYUAD: The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children as well as other benefits. For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript and contact information for at least two references, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Mostafa Mobasher at mostafa.mobasher@nyu.edu. Applications may be submitted on https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Description We are seeking Post-Doctoral Associates who are passionate about Data Science, with an emphasis in Computational Social Science, with a starting date of September 1, 2026. Some of the possible research topics include: (i) social media analysis, (ii) collaboration and teamwork, (iii) gender inequality, (iv) diversity, (v) online controlled experiments, and (vi) network science. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and hard-working with a PhD in Data Science, Computational Social Science, Computer Science, or Information Science. The position requires experience with at least one of the following: Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Social Science, Big Data. Relevant skills could include statistical analysis, data management and collection, causal inference, network analysis, graph theory, visualizations, and online tool development. Experience in conducting online controlled experiments is also desired, but not required. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential. Selected candidates will spend half their time on collaborative research with Bedoor AlShebli, an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science in the Social Science Division at NYUAD, and half their time on independent research. The selected candidate will receive an appointment for three years. The position provides salary higher than internationally competitive rates for Post-Doctoral / Research Engineering / Research Associate positions, in addition to substantial benefits (generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children), together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, transcript and at least two reference letters, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email: Bedoor AlShebli bedoor@nyu.edu. About NYU Abu Dhabi: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply