Research Assistant: Focus Groups, Data Analysis & Reports

Ateneo; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines is seeking a Research Assistant to support social science research projects. The role involves conducting focus groups, disseminating surveys, analyzing mixed data, and preparing reports and presentations.

The position requires strong research skills, effective communication, and experience with data analysis tools, WordPress, Canva, Zoom, and Google Suite. Collaboration with university offices is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with literature reviews, instrument design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Zoom, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate focus group discussions and deploy survey questionnaire to a large sample from university units.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate statistical tools and software.
• Prepare ethical clearance applications or amendments and coordinate reports when needed.
• Draft final study reports and accompanying presentations.
• Support major office events such as conferences.
• Coordinate with internal university offices for research preparation and implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Research skills

Project management

Data analysis

Oral & written communication

Office software

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or Social Sciences

Background in sustainable development

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Zoom

WordPress

Canva

Job description

Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines is seeking a Research Assistant to support social science research projects. The role involves conducting focus groups, disseminating surveys, analyzing mixed data, and preparing reports and presentations.

The position requires strong research skills, effective communication, and experience with data analysis tools, WordPress, Canva, Zoom, and Google Suite. Collaboration with university offices is essential.