Department: Department of International Business and Service Management
Contract Type: Academic – Full time
Closing Date: June 25, 2024

Junior Research AssistantHeritage Digitalization Research Project 

The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) was established in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University in 2007 in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The vision of the German University of Technology in Oman is to become a leading university of technology in the wider region by building on the three pillars of education, research and innovation. Through its affiliation with RWTH Aachen University, the German University of Technology in Oman provides students with the education required to become highly qualified and socially responsible graduates, guided by German excellence and with a firm grounding in Oman’s culture and heritage. The Faculty of Business and Economics at GUtech currently offers B.Sc. programmes in” International Business and Service Management” and “Logistics” and plans to further expand in this direction.  

Full Job Description 

Job title: Junior Research Assistant – Heritage Digitalization Research Project 

Tasks: 

The successful candidate will support research projects in the faculty through performing the following tasks: 

  • Working under the supervision of the project investigator to support project goals and activities 
  • Assisting with data collection, literature searches, literature writing, data compilation, processing, entry and qualitative and quantitative analysis. 
  • Prepare presentation slides that support the presentation of research findings 
  • Review and edit all research documents and ensure accuracy 
  • Communicate with community partners to provide information and share insights on emerging issues. 
  • Any other research related tasks requested by principal and co-principal investigators 

Requirements and Competencies: 

Candidates for this position should: 

  • hold a Bachelor degree in tourism, heritage or relevant fields and should have strong research potential.  
  • Be familiar with qualitative and quantitative data analysis 
  • have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment. 
  • Experience in heritage digitalization is preferred 

Required Documents 

  • Curriculum Vitae 
  • Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the position 
  • Two Letters of Reference 

Benefits 

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment 
  • Access to GUtech’s extensive research network 

To Apply 

Please submit your application materials electronically by visiting https://oes-careers.com/  

 

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