Academic Research Lead

Company Description aLDP (adolescent Leadership Development Program) is a Kuwait-based institution that is driving social change through youth empowerment –– our social impact projects are both in Kuwait and across the Arab region. We're in the business of "changing lives", by harness the potential of young leaders to address critical issues within their communities. Our initiatives range from technological innovations for health care, such as supporting Type 1 Diabetes management, to promoting the care economy through targeted research and advocacy. Through the youth, we're very proud to have and continue to facilitate the actionable solutions through:

• Initiative
• Innovation
• Impact

We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about making a difference and possess the drive and discipline to help our students bring our projects to fruition. Role Description This is a temporary remote role for a Research Lead. The Research Lead will be responsible for leading a research-based effort. Developing research plans, conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting findings to the team. The Research Lead will also be responsible for managing the project timelines as coordinated with us at aLDP. Tasks include

• Editing and finalizing a research proposal for Type 1 diabetes management using tech tools
• Researching and emailing institutions across the region to get raw drafts and other tools that are not published for public use
• Translation and transcription of research interviews
• Extraction of takeaways from said research interviews and presenting them as initial findings to the aLDP team.

Please Note:

• Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and position will be filled as soon as the qualified candidate is identified.

Skills The ideal candidate is a person with intermediate academic/research background in social sciences and related fields. Specific skills we're looking for:

• Multidisciplinary Research Background: Experience in social science (cultural studies, public health) research
• Strong Writing Skills: The ability to write, edit, and refine proposals, research papers, and survey questionnaires is crucial. This includes adhering to publication standards and crafting engaging and persuasive texts.
• Project Management Skills: Organizing and driving projects to completion, managing timelines, and coordinating with different parties (e.g., conference participants, research collaborators, survey respondents).
• Persistence: We need persistence in communication (email threads) in case the respondents fell off track
• Communication Skills: Comfort in reaching out to & following up with multiple parties in Kuwait & the region. This requires proficient email and interpersonal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to tackle unforeseen challenges, adapt to new information, and devise solutions on the go.
• Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both Arabic & English

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