Qatar National Research Fund

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Qatar Foundation created Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in 2006 as part of its ongoing commitment to establish Qatar as a knowledge-based economy.

The Social-Sciences-Arts-and-Humanities (SAH) Pillar of QNRF aims to foster original, competitively-selected research with priorities in the areas identified by the Qatar National Research Strategy (http://goo.gl/PlzD82).

The successful candidate will manage and facilitate the implementation of QNRF research competitions and projects in his/her area of expertise, and also research-related programs in other areas of Social Sciences and Humanities. The responsibilities include, for example, working with the Director (SAH) to establish policies, research priorities, and funding activities, administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, portfolio management, and post-award monitoring of funded projects, including site visits and review of annual progress and final reports.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field plus, after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position.

To be considered for a preliminary interview at the AEA conference in Boston, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a list of references.

(Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Michael Reksulak, Director (SAH) at mreksulak@qnrf.org.)