Summary
Qatar Foundation is seeking a Research Lead for Al-Mujadilah in Doha. The role develops the center’s research agenda in Islamic studies, leads and mentors research staff, oversees research quality and operations, and builds partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, 6–8 years of relevant full-time experience including two years at a supervisory level, and a record of scholarly publications; a PhD is preferred. Proficiency in Arabic, including classical Arabic, and strong English communication skills are required.
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Key Result Areas:
- Develop and implement the Center’s research agenda aligned with institutional priorities
- Supervise the research team in organizing and completing research tasks.
- Develop annual planning of research themes, initiatives, and outputs.
- Verify overall quality, relevance, and impact of research initiatives.
- Research and drive original, high-impact research in Islamic studies that deepens Al-Mujadilah’s intellectual mission and builds our local and international intellectual community.
- Adhere to academic rigor, ethical compliance, and publication standards.
- Develop innovative research initiatives, translating Al-Mujadilah’s strategic vision into dynamic programs to benefit our communities.
- Mentor, and coach research staff, fellows, and junior researchers.
- Facilitate a collaborative and high-performance research culture.
- Advise and provide technical and intellectual guidance across projects.
- Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions and think tanks worldwide, fostering collaborative inquiry and meaningful knowledge exchange.
- Represent the Centre with distinction at internal and external forums, presenting research findings to academic, professional, and public audiences with clarity and conviction.
- Implement dissemination of research through publications, social media and events.
- Supervise research initiatives, planning, and utilization of non-staff and project funds.
- Follow-up on coordination of research operations, initiatives, events, and logistics.
- Facilitate grant applications and funding opportunities.
- Facilitate Collaboration with internal teams to integrate research outputs into programs and initiatives.
- Advise on evidence-based decision-making and institutional learning.
- Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Islamic Studies, Theology, or Social Sciences, (PhD is preferred).
- 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience, 2 of which are at a supervisory level. Institutional leadership experience is a significant advantage.
- Demonstrated track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and contributions to the scholarly literature in Islamic studies.
- Strong research skills and the ability to work independently.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce compelling scholarly outputs, research reports, and presentations for both academic and general audiences.
- Excellent supervisory and mentorship skills, with a genuine commitment to developing early-career researchers and fostering a collaborative, intellectually stimulating research environment.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in Arabic is essential; command of classical Arabic is required, Fluency in spoken Arabic is highly desirable..
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, academic research databases, and relevant digital research tools.