About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Research Executive will provide integrated research, administrative, and operational support to advance the University’s research strategy. The role involves coordinating research-related activities, supporting procurement and administrative processes, and contributing to applied research projects.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This position is suited for an organised and analytical individual who can manage multiple priorities while supporting both research execution and institutional coordination.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">1. Research Coordination & Operations</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate meetings, schedules, and engagements related to research initiatives and projects.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and presentation slides for meetings and discussions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Document meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Facilitate communication and coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support planning and execution of research-related committees, workshops, and engagements.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">2. Procurement & Administrative Support</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Raise and process purchasing requests in accordance with University procurement policies and systems.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in preparing scopes of work, obtaining quotations, and supporting vendor selection processes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Coordinate with vendors and service providers (e.g. survey firms, transcription services, research support vendors).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Track procurement status, deliveries, and payments to ensure timely execution.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain proper documentation and records for procurement and administrative activities.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">3. Research Administration & Ethics</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics applications, including drafting and compiling required documentation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Track submission timelines, approvals, amendments, and renewals.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain accurate, organised, and audit-ready research documentation in line with governance requirements. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">4. Research Design & Data Collection</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support the development of research instruments (e.g. surveys, interview guides, and protocols).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and coordination of data collection activities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support quantitative and qualitative data collection efforts in accordance with approved research protocols.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform data cleaning and preparation for analysis.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">5. Data Analysis & Literature Review</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative analysis under supervision (e.g. descriptive statistics, regression analysis, thematic coding).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform literature reviews across academic and grey literature sources.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Summarise and synthesise findings into structured research outputs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support the application and interpretation of causal inference approaches (e.g. identifying confounders, supporting experimental or quasi-experimental designs, and interpreting results under supervision).</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">6. Reporting & Research Outputs</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, presentations, and technical documents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support writing, editing, and formatting of research outputs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to preparation of materials for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">7. Other Duties</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform other research, administrative, and project-related tasks as assigned.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, or a related applied social sciences field, with a solid foundation in causal inference and quantitative research methods (e.g. regression analysis, experimental or quasi-experimental designs, and understanding of concepts such as confounding and identification).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with procurement processes or willingness to learn.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated interest or experience in research, policy, or data-related work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in <strong>R</strong> is required; working knowledge of Python and/or Stata is an advantage.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with <strong>LaTeX</strong> for academic writing is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to support IRB/ethics applications or willingness to learn.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>