Start Date Mid-January 2025 (or immediately upon hiring) End Date August 2026 with possibility of extension Position Overview We are hiring a highly motivated, fast-thinking Research Assistant to join a two-year funded PIRF project focused on Ultra-Processed foods. The ideal candidate is sharp, proactive, tech-savvy, and very comfortable working with AI tools, digital surveys, data workflows, and mixed-methods research. Key Responsibilities Coordinate participant recruitment and follow-up across…
community sites Lead data collection activities, including FFQs, dietary assessments, PHQ-4, and sociodemographic surveys Manage data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis Assist in planning and implementing the nutrition counseling intervention Support qualitative interviews, transcription, and coding Maintain project documentation and timelines Use AI-enabled tools daily to optimize workflow, transcription, coding, dashboarding, and document automation Contribute to manuscript preparation, briefs, and presentations Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field Strong research skills and experience in data collection or data management High digital literacy and comfort with AI platforms, survey tools, transcription software, and statistical packages Strong initiative, independence, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and organizational abilities Ability to work efficiently under tight timelines Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset Contract Type Full-time position Application Instructions Candidates should submit the following documents: 1. CV 2. Publication list 3. Short cover letter (maximum 1 page) 4. Names of two references Applications should be emailed to: lama.mattar@lau.edu.lb
