Job Description/Specification:
Qatar University is offering an academic opportunity for a qualified professional in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a closely related field. The role involves teaching practical, laboratory, and tutorial sessions while supporting student assessment, academic advising, research, and departmental activities in a higher education environment.
This position is particularly suited to candidates with postgraduate qualifications and experience teaching Biostatistics and Epidemiology to public health or medical students.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver practical, laboratory, and tutorial sessions in relevant subjects.
- Independently teach introductory and professional or technical sessions under the supervision of course instructors.
- Assess student assignments, tests, quizzes, examinations, and projects and contribute to grading under instructor supervision.
- Provide academic guidance and assistance to students during designated office hours.
- Support senior students with graduation and academic projects.
- Organize field trips and supervise internships and field studies.
- Participate in departmental or faculty committees addressing academic and administrative matters.
- Contribute to academic advising and assist with Department and College events.
- Support research activities within the department.
- Undertake additional academic or administrative responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a similar discipline.
The position also requires:
- At least two years of experience conducting tutorials in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
- Experience teaching public health and/or medical students in an academic or clinical environment.
- Familiarity with educational technologies used in higher education.
- Flexibility in handling different teaching, academic, and administrative responsibilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain academic concepts clearly to individual students and small groups.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty members and academic teams.
- Arabic language skills are preferable.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
The position offers an opportunity to work within a university environment combining teaching, student support, research, and academic service.
The benefits package includes:
- Three-year renewable academic contract.
- Salary based on experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with university HR policies.
- Annual return air tickets for the faculty member and eligible dependents.
- Educational allowance for eligible candidates’ children.
- Private healthcare and health insurance.
- Annual leave according to university policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for Biostatistics and Epidemiology professionals who enjoy teaching and working closely with students in public health or medical education.
Candidates with experience delivering tutorials, practical sessions, assessments, and academic support in universities, medical schools, public health programmes, or clinical education settings may find the role particularly relevant.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable balancing classroom responsibilities with student advising, research support, committee work, field activities, and other academic duties.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
Strong communication is essential because the role involves explaining statistical and epidemiological concepts to students with different levels of academic experience.
Other valuable skills include:
- Teaching and presentation skills.
- Biostatistical and epidemiological knowledge.
- Student assessment and evaluation.
- Academic advising.
- Research support.
- Educational technology.
- Team collaboration.
- Organization and time management.
- Adaptability to academic and administrative priorities.
How to Stand Out
A strong CV should clearly demonstrate your experience teaching Biostatistics and Epidemiology rather than simply listing your academic qualifications.
Highlight the types of students you have taught, subjects and modules delivered, tutorial or practical sessions conducted, assessment responsibilities, and any involvement with student projects.
Candidates should also emphasize experience with educational technologies, research activities, field studies, internships, academic advising, or university committees where applicable.
The required teaching, research, and service philosophy should provide a clear picture of your approach to education, academic contribution, and professional development.
Interview Preparation
Prepare to explain how you would teach difficult Biostatistics or Epidemiology concepts to medical and public health students.
Potential interview areas may include:
- How would you structure an effective tutorial session?
- How do you support students who struggle with statistical concepts?
- How do you assess student understanding?
- Which educational technologies have you used in higher education?
- How would you balance teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities?
- How would you support a student working on a graduation project?
- How can Biostatistics and Epidemiology be applied to real-world public health problems?
Be prepared to discuss practical teaching examples and demonstrate how you communicate technical concepts clearly.
Career Growth
A university-based academic position can provide opportunities to develop experience across teaching, research, student supervision, academic service, and departmental activities. Professionals can build their academic profile while gaining broader exposure to public health and medical education.
FAQs
What is the field of this academic position?
The role focuses on Biostatistics and Epidemiology education within a higher education environment.
What degree is required?
A Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a similar field is required.
How much teaching experience is required?
At least two years of experience running tutorials in Biostatistics and Epidemiology for public health and/or medical students is specified.
Is Arabic required?
Arabic language ability is preferable but is not listed as a mandatory qualification.
What type of contract is offered?
The academic position offers a three-year renewable contract, with salary and benefits provided according to applicable university policies.