Research Assistant in Translation Studies

About the role

The United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing projects in Translation Studies. The role focuses on analysing translation strategies and cross‑cultural representations in literary texts and their translations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop analytical frameworks for comparative literary translation research.
• Compile, assess, and manage target‑text data sets.
• Trace lineages of influence across original and translated texts.
• Assist with minor teaching duties and supervise student activities.
• Conduct literature reviews, collect data, and support documentation of research findings.
• Provide administrative support and maintain research records.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Translation Studies, Comparative Literature, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and visualisation techniques.
• Strong academic writing and research documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation methods.
• Competence in research documentation and data management.
• Experience conducting literature reviews and data collection.
• Familiarity with manuscript formatting and academic publishing standards.