The position is with the Qatar Science and Technology Park in Intellectual Property. I didn't realize that we would be splitting hairs over the use of a term!

The position works with the corporate sponsorship, government sponsorship - as well as academic research. It is a fairly typical high level analytical research function.

I met with one of the hiring authorities in Boston last month. She described it like working with a start up venture. She then laughed and said the whole country is like working with a start up. Her point is that it requires patience and that I should not expect it to function fluidly as it might in the United States.

I appreciate all feedback and look forward to moving to Doha. And by the way, the picture is of Keiko - my Siamese cat.