Postdoctoral Researcher

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Leadership & Fieldwork: Lead qualitative and quantitative research, supervise interviews, and oversee data collection on the ground, including travel to conflict-affected regions as necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with local partners, oversee workshop coordination, and provide advanced Arabic-English translation and interpretation during interviews or meetings.
• Project Outputs: Drafting scholarly articles, policy briefs, and other deliverables, while mentoring team members on research methodologies and writing.
• Team Management & Capacity Building: Mentor junior researchers and research associates, providing guidance on best practices in fieldwork and analysis.
• Project Coordination: Manage research timelines and workflows, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Administrative Oversight: Oversee the organization of meetings, events, and travel logistics; ensure compliance with funder and DI guidelines; and prepare detailed progress reports for funding agencies.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

PhD specializing in peace and conflict studies, humanitarian studies, post-war recovery, urban planning, development studies, political science, international relations or a closely related field within the social sciences.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with international aid systems, Gulf donors, and multilateral organizations
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies, including development methods such as monitoring and evaluation and/or needs assessments.
• Published track record in relevant fields

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Fluency in English and Arabic, and the ability to conduct project activities orally and in writing in both languages.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate activities
• Excellent time management and ability to plan and prioritize own work in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good management, organization, advocacy, and communications skills.
• Motivated and personally engaged in the subject areas of the funded project.
• Culturally adaptable, as evidenced by time spent in diverse cultural environments, particularly in developing countries.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Digital literacy, including office productivity tools

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration please provide

• A personal statement (should not exceed two single-spaced pages)
• A CV
• Writing Samples

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by 21 st May 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Salary and benefits are competitive at an international level.