Job Description

Research Assistant – Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability (ECER)

ECER is seeking a motivated, highly organised Research Assistant to support its activities in entrepreneurship, innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), sustainability, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

The position combines academic research assistance with student engagement, partnership coordination, event organisation, and digital communications.

The successful candidate will contribute to research projects, scholarly publications, stakeholder activities, and the communication of ECER’s research and achievements.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in business, entrepreneurship, management, economics, marketing, communications, social sciences, or a related field.

Position: Research Assistant
Organisation / Unit: ECER
Research Areas: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, SMEs, Sustainability and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Minimum Qualification: Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
Advertised Salary Range: 5,000–6,000 (currency and payment period not specified)
Application Deadline: 5 December 2026

Position Overview

The Research Assistant will support ECER’s research, academic engagement, and outreach activities.

The role requires strong research, writing, communication, and organisational skills, together with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

The successful candidate will work on activities spanning research documentation, academic publications, funding proposals, student events, stakeholder engagement, and digital content.

The position is particularly relevant to applicants interested in entrepreneurship research, innovation ecosystems, SME development, sustainability, and the communication of academic research to wider audiences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Support and Data Analysis

The Research Assistant will:

• Support literature reviews relevant to ECER’s research activities.
• Assist with research data collection and analysis.
• Organise and maintain research documentation.
• Contribute to the management of research-related information and records.

Research activities may relate to entrepreneurship, innovation, SMEs, sustainability, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

2. Academic Publications and Research Outputs

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation and development of:

• Journal articles
• Conference papers
• Research reports
• Policy briefs
• Research funding proposals

The role involves supporting academic and professional research outputs rather than independently leading all associated research activities.

3. Events and Student Engagement

Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting:

• Academic seminars
• Research workshops
• Masterclasses
• Student activities
• Stakeholder events

The Research Assistant will help organise activities that support ECER’s research engagement and connections with students and external stakeholders.

4. Partnerships and Stakeholder Communication

The appointed candidate will support communication and coordination involving:

• Faculty members
• Students
• Industry partners
• External organisations

These activities will contribute to ECER’s research partnerships, academic engagement, and wider professional networks.

5. Social Media and Digital Communications

The Research Assistant will support ECER’s digital presence by:

• Managing its social media platforms.
• Preparing digital content.
• Promoting research activities and findings.
• Publicising seminars, workshops, and events.
• Communicating ECER’s achievements and activities.

This component requires the ability to present academic and professional information clearly through appropriate digital channels.

6. Project Administration and Documentation

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Update relevant databases.
• Support website content management.
• Organise evidence and information required for annual reports.
• Assist with the administrative coordination of ECER’s activities.

Minimum Academic Qualification

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Communications
• Social Sciences
• A related field

The advertisement does not specify a required postgraduate qualification or minimum number of years of professional experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

Research and Writing

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong research skills.
• Effective academic and professional writing.
• The ability to assist with literature reviews and research documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Organisation and Coordination

Candidates should possess:

• Strong organisational skills.
• The ability to coordinate different activities and responsibilities.
• Effective time management.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The capacity to work independently and collaboratively.

Computer and Digital Skills

Applicants should be able to use:

• Microsoft Office
• Social media platforms

These are explicitly identified as expected skills.

Language Requirements

Candidates must have excellent English communication skills.

Arabic language proficiency is an advantage, but is not identified as mandatory.

Desirable Experience and Skills

The advertisement identifies experience in the following areas as desirable:

• Research data collection
• Research tools
• Graphic design
• Digital content creation

These skills may strengthen an application but are not presented as compulsory qualifications.

Salary Range

The advertised salary range is:

5,000–6,000

The original advertisement does not identify the currency or whether this amount is paid monthly, annually, or over another period.

Applicants should confirm the salary currency, payment frequency, and any associated employment benefits directly with the employer.

Application Deadline

5 December 2026

The employer instructs candidates to apply before the closing date.

Applicants should therefore submit their applications in advance of 5 December 2026.

The supplied vacancy information does not identify the official application portal, required application documents, or a recruitment contact.

Candidates should refer to the original ECER vacancy listing for the appropriate application procedure.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer / Unit	ECER
Job Title	Research Assistant
Job Category	Research Support
Research Areas	Entrepreneurship, Innovation, SMEs, Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Minimum Qualification	Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
Eligible Disciplines	Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or related field
Research Responsibilities	Literature reviews, data collection, analysis, research documentation
Publication Support	Journal articles, conference papers, reports, policy briefs, funding proposals
Event Responsibilities	Seminars, workshops, masterclasses, student activities, stakeholder events
Stakeholder Engagement	Faculty, students, industry partners, external organisations
Digital Responsibilities	Social media management, digital content, research and event promotion
Administrative Responsibilities	Project records, databases, website content, annual-report evidence
Required Skills	Writing, communication, research, organisation, Microsoft Office, social media
Desirable Skills	Data collection, research tools, graphic design, digital content creation
English	Excellent communication skills required
Arabic	Advantage
Minimum Experience	Not specified
Salary Range	5,000–6,000
Salary Currency	Not specified
Salary Payment Period	Not specified
Location	Not specified
Employment Type	Not specified
Application Method	Not provided
Closing Date	5 December 2026