Postgraduate Research Assistant - Education Policy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 134.000 - 201.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stipend

Hybrid work

Research exposure

Networking opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

SPSS

NVivo

Formazione

Master's or Doctoral degree in Education/Policy/Sociology

Strumenti

SPSS

NVivo

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Postgraduate Research Assistant to support research initiatives focused on Education Policy in Bloemfontein . This role is ideal for an individual pursuing postgraduate studies who wants to gain practical research experience within a dynamic academic setting. You will assist senior researchers in data collection, analysis, and report writing, contributing to significant policy-related projects. This position offers invaluable exposure to the field of education policy research and analysis, working within a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in literature reviews and the compilation of research findings on various education policy topics.
• Support data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, and the analysis of existing datasets.
• Help in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic papers.
• Manage and organize research documentation and data securely.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of research project timelines.
• Attend research team meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master's or Doctoral degree in Education, Policy Studies, Sociology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of education policy issues.
• Previous experience in academic research, including literature reviews and data analysis, is advantageous.
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills.
• Proficiency in research software such as SPSS, NVivo, or similar tools is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• A competitive stipend/contract payment for the duration of the engagement.
• Hands-on experience in education policy research.
• Opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.
• Networking opportunities within the academic and policy research community.
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model in Bloemfontein .