Early Warning and Strategic Foresight Researcher

Al Habtoor Research Centre (AHRC) | Dubai, UAE

Al Habtoor Research Centre is seeking an Early Warning and Strategic Foresight Researcher to join its Foresight and Early Warning Unit in Dubai.

We are looking for an analytical and curious researcher with a strong interest in geopolitical developments, emerging risks, and the future implications of regional and international affairs.

The successful candidate will contribute to research that identifies emerging trends, assesses potential risks, and explores future scenarios to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct political, geopolitical, economic, security, and technological research.

Monitor regional and international developments through horizon scanning.

Contribute to early warning assessments and geopolitical risk analysis.

Support scenario planning, trend analysis, and strategic foresight research.

Prepare analytical briefs, research reports, and presentations.

Synthesise information from diverse sources into clear, evidence-based insights.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Strategic Studies, or a related field.

Approximately 2–4 years of relevant research or analytical experience.

Strong research, critical thinking, analytical writing, and information-synthesis skills.

Good understanding of regional and international geopolitical dynamics.

Familiarity with horizon scanning, risk analysis, scenario planning, or strategic foresight is an advantage.

Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Experience in quantitative methods is an asset, but not essential

Note: Applicants must currently reside in the UAE.