Dr Nima Ali

Biography

Nima is an Assistant Professor in HRM and a member of HRM and Law Group at Edinburgh Business School. Nima’s primary research interests are in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. In her research, she focuses on workplace commitment, organisational socialisation, perceptions of fit, psychological contract, and professional services firms. She is interested in studying different contemporary work contexts such as cross-boundary and temporary work settings, which is particularly relevant to the Future of Work. She also keens to engage in research on different topics such as identity, engagement, career, knowledge management, HRM practices, and qualitative research methods.

Qualifications

• 2020 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) , University of Bath, School of Management, UK
• 2010 - Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management College of Business Administration (CBA), KSA

Background

2014-2020, Teaching Fellow, University of Bath, UK

2010-2013, Lecturer - Human Resource Management, University of Business and Technology (UBT), KSA

2009-2010, Human Resource Management Director, College of Business Administration (CBA), KSA

2007-2009, Human Resource Management Officer, College of Business Administration (CBA), KSA

Awards

2018, Best Developmental Paper Award in Human Resource Management, British Academy of Management Conference