Qatar is a rapidly growing sovereign state in the Arabian Gulf with a population of 1.5 million.  It is one of the richest countries in the region and is gaining in regional and international influence. A dynamic nation, with a compelling vision for both the short and long term in the areas of Sport, Health and Education, Qatar’s government is looking to attract the world’s best talent to support the implementation of this vision. Qatar’s Aspire Zone is at the heart of this vision and boasts some of the world’s finest sport stadia and venues; offering a unique sport, sports medicine, research and education destination for the international sports industry.  High quality Sports Medicine services are widely recognised as being an integral part of the support programme and in Aspetar (Qatar’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital), Qatar has the one of the world’s finest Sports Medicine hospitals.  Aspetar, the only FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in the region, provides Sports Medicine support services to the state of Qatar and its national sporting teams.  It conducts global research in a number of fields and specialises in injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. As part of its vision to be the world leader in sports medicine by 2015, Aspetar seeks an exceptional individual to lead their Research and Education Centre (REC) This senior position demands an experienced and respected figure from within the Sports Medicine community to provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the teaching, research and outreach services of Aspetar.