Full-time Nutrition Research Associate

Job Description

Play an integral role in conducting a nutrition survey by supporting participant recruitment, data collection, and management of dietary intake records · Review and verify collected dietary intake data to ensure accuracy, working effectively with the interviewers · Prepare project reports and summaries and effectively contribute to the research output and publications · Conduct detailed research tasks, perform statistical analysis, and significantly contribute to the interpretation and communication of project findings · Communicate effectively with team members, ensuring smooth operation of the research project · Perform other duties as assigned · Report directly to the Principal Investigator of the study

Minimum Qualification

Master of Science in Human Nutrition · Minimum of two years of experience in community-based nutrition research in the UAE and knowledge of local food consumption · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail · Experience conducting nutrition research fieldwork (preferred in the UAE) · Excellent verbal and written skills in English · Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualification

Bi-lingual (fluency in Arabic and English) · A high level of conceptual and strategic thinking to manage effectively the project and the field staff · Working knowledge of software packages to create and generate spreadsheets and reports

Expected Skills

Experience in the use of nutrient analysis software · Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages to produce high-quality spreadsheets and presentations · Proven experience managing field nutrition research projects · Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the project interviewers working in the different regions of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and Al Dhafra)

Salary Range

AED 8000 -AED 9000 all inclusive

Close Date     Kindly apply before the closing date.

03/10/2024

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