Remote Systemic Researcher for Social Change

Freelancingforgood; Remote; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is seeking a Systemic Researcher to lead a project focused on understanding the social digital crisis affecting youth in the UK. This freelance position offers a fee of £12,825 over a 9-month deliverables-based contract and requires strong analytical skills and a graduate-level degree. The researcher will blend insights from both primary and secondary research to contribute valuable recommendations for stakeholders. Applications are accepted via email until 16 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the social digital crisis and youth development context.
• Experience in analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to take a systemic approach in research.

Responsibilities

• Co-design the framing of the report with the project team.
• Manage the research project timeline and collaborate with leads.
• Conduct research using both primary and secondary data.
• Curate insights from desk research and participant workshops.
• Synthesize knowledge from different sources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Qualitative data analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Systemic approach

Narrative building

Education

Graduate-level degree (Master’s or doctorate)

Job description

A leading research organization is seeking a Systemic Researcher to lead a project focused on understanding the social digital crisis affecting youth in the UK. This freelance position offers a fee of £12,825 over a 9-month deliverables-based contract and requires strong analytical skills and a graduate-level degree. The researcher will blend insights from both primary and secondary research to contribute valuable recommendations for stakeholders. Applications are accepted via email until 16 January 2026.