Remote Research Assistant, Educational Psychology

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Remote work flexibility

Research skills development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support Educational Psychology projects. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and preparing research reports in a remote/hybrid setup with occasional meetings in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA.

You will work with senior researchers, apply quantitative and qualitative methods, and contribute to scholarly articles while adhering to ethical guidelines. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related field; Master's degree in progress or completed is preferred.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, Stata).
• Excellent literature review and academic writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ethical considerations in research involving human participants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive literature searches and reviews on assigned research topics.
• Assist in the design and development of research instruments, such as surveys and questionnaires.
• Recruit participants for research studies and manage participant data ethically.
• Collect and input research data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).
• Assist in the preparation of research findings, including tables, figures, and summaries.
• Contribute to the writing and editing of research reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Maintain organized research files and documentation.
• Adhere to all ethical guidelines and institutional review board (IRB) protocols.

Skills

Literature review

Academic writing

Data analysis

Remote work

Communication

Ethics in research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Education/Sociology

Master's degree in progress or completed

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support Educational Psychology projects. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and preparing research reports in a remote/hybrid setup with occasional meetings in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA.

You will work with senior researchers, apply quantitative and qualitative methods, and contribute to scholarly articles while adhering to ethical guidelines. A Bachelor’s in a related field is required, with a Master’s preferred.