The United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant for a 2-year full-time project on the Efficacy of AI Chatbots in Promoting Mental Wellbeing among University Students in the UAE. The role involves supporting research activities, conducting assessments, analyzing data, and contributing to scholarly publications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in literature reviews and contribute to methods and results sections.

• Design recruitment materials and onboard study participants.

• Conduct baseline, mid-term, and final assessments.

• Coordinate pilot study and refine research design as needed.

• Facilitate randomization and monitor intervention delivery.

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.

• Conduct expert interviews and perform thematic analysis.

• Assist in drafting and publishing scholarly articles.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s in Psychology or Clinical Psychology (minimum qualification).

• Prior research experience in mental health, clinical trials, or child welfare.

• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration across AI and psychology.

• Proficient in psychological assessments.

• Skilled in quantitative data analysis (SPSS, R, or Python).

• Experienced in qualitative research methods including thematic analysis and coding (NVivo or similar).

• Familiarity with digital mental health tools.

• Publication record or contributions to academic manuscripts preferred.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Duration & Salary:

• Full-time, 2-year contract (2024–2026)

• Salary: 60,000 AED per annum, including health insurance

Closing Date: 25th September 2025