Research Assistant  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will facilitate focus group discussions, disseminate survey questionnaire, analyze qualitative and quantitative data from both survey questionnaire and FGDs, and develop written reports and presentations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate focus group discussions and deploy survey questionnaire to an extensive sample size from various units of the University
• Analyze the collected qualitative and quantitative data using the necessary statistical tools, codes, and softwares
• Write ethical clearance application and/or amendments, coordination, communication, and technical reports on the outcomes of the study, when necessary
• Write the final report of the study and create the accompanying presentations;
• Provide supports to major office events, such as conferences
• Liaise with internal University offices (e.g., ULCO, UDPO, SQMO) relevant to the preparation and implementation of in-house research, training modules, and business opportunities
• Perform all other duties as may be reasonably required of the position, in accordance with the instructions of the Immediate Supervisor, and their duly authorized representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• With project management skills and program ideation
• With research skills, including literature review, instrument design, data collection, analysis, and reporting; oral and written communication skills
• With excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills
• With excellent liaising, networking, and interpersonal skills
• A critical thinker and problem-solver who is open to learning new skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or their equivalent, Google Suite of applications, video teleconferencing platforms, and data analysis software
• Comfortable with website management (i.e., WordPress), digital graphics software (i.e., Canva), and online work platforms (i.e., Zoom)
• With project management skills and program ideation
• With research skills including literature review, instrument design, data collection, analysis, reporting; oral and written communication skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with work experience (e.g., Psychology, Education, Social Sciences); a master's degree is not required, but an advantage
• With a background in sustainable development