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Research Associate

Remote · United Arab Emirates Full-time

Northeastern University is a global leader in lifelong experiential learning, and they are seeking a Research Associate to support their Workforce Transformation Lab. The role involves conducting research, coordinating data collection, and contributing to reports on the future of work and employer practices.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct primary and secondary research activities, including data analysis with R and literature reviews
  • Contribute to report writing and publicly-facing publications on research findings
  • Ensure timely completion of project milestones across the three supported research projects
  • Coordinate faculty contributors and third-party consultants engaged in the research
  • Define and support execution of a research dissemination strategy

Skills

  • Minimum of 1 year of related research experience in higher education, non-profit, or business settings
  • Track record of delivering insightful answers to challenging questions and problems
  • Excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize projects to meet deadlines
  • Prior work or study in an applied social sciences field (e.g., business, economics, education, public policy) preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness & life
  • Retirement- as well as commuting & transportation

Company Overview

  • Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Northeastern University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 17 in 2026, 130 in 2025, 108 in 2024, 103 in 2023, 100 in 2022, 85 in 2021, 111 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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