Head of Data Analysis Unit

General Information

• Position: Head of Data Analysis Unit
• Organization: Research Center, University of Salahaddin-Erbil (SUE)
• Duration: 2025 - Present
• Type: Research leadership

Role Overview

As Head of the Data Analysis Unit at the Research Center of the University of Salahaddin-Erbil, this role focuses on leading and coordinating data-driven research, setting analytical priorities, and strengthening the center’s capacity in data analysis and evidence-based research.

Key Responsibilities

Unit Leadership

• Leading the Data Analysis Unit and defining its research direction and priorities
• Coordinating data analysis projects across the Research Center
• Allocating resources and timelines for analytical work and reporting

Research Direction

• Driving research that uses quantitative and qualitative data to support institutional and regional priorities
• Promoting rigorous methods for data collection, cleaning, and analysis
• Ensuring alignment of unit outputs with the Research Center’s strategic goals

Capacity and Collaboration

• Supporting researchers and staff in the use of data analysis tools and methods
• Fostering collaboration with other units and external partners on data-intensive projects
• Contributing to research proposals and reports that rely on data analysis

Quality and Dissemination

• Upholding standards for reproducibility, documentation, and ethical use of data
• Overseeing the delivery of analytical reports, dashboards, and visualizations for decision-makers
• Supporting the dissemination of findings through reports, presentations, and publications where appropriate

Professional Development

• Strengthened leadership experience in a research center setting
• Deepened practice in coordinating data analysis across multiple projects
• Gained experience in research strategy and capacity building within an academic institution

Skills Applied

• Research unit leadership and project coordination
• Data analysis strategy and methodology design
• Cross-unit collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Quality assurance and best practices in data handling and reporting
• Analytical reporting and visualization for non-technical audiences

Impact

This role supports the Research Center’s mission by providing clear leadership in data analysis, improving the quality and use of evidence in research outputs, and helping position the center as a hub for data-driven research at the University of Salahaddin-Erbil.

Current Focus

Leading the Data Analysis Unit’s ongoing projects, refining analytical workflows, and supporting the Research Center’s strategic objectives through robust data analysis and reporting.