Education Policy Research Assistant (Hybrid, Stipend)
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Postgraduate Research Assistant to support Education Policy research. This role suits someone pursuing postgraduate studies who wants practical research experience with senior researchers and policy projects.
Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection, and reporting, with a flexible hybrid work setup in Bloemfontein. Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in Education/Policy/Sociology, and strong quantitative or
Qualifications
- Experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
- Strong data analysis skills (quantitative or qualitative).
- Proficiency with research software such as SPSS or NVivo is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in literature reviews and compiling findings on education policy topics.
- Support data collection (surveys, interviews) and analysis of datasets.
- Help prepare research reports, presentations and papers for publication.
- Maintain organized research documentation and data securely.
- Contribute to planning and timelines of research projects.
- Attend team meetings and discuss project progress.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Postgraduate Research Assistant to support Education Policy research. This role suits someone pursuing postgraduate studies who wants practical research experience with senior researchers and policy projects.
Responsibilities include literature reviews, data collection, and reporting, with a flexible hybrid work setup in Bloemfontein. Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in Education/Policy/Sociology, and strong quantitative or
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