We are looking for “Research Specialist”
This researcher role supervises research projects from the early planning stages to project completion. That includes project initiative, research design, research proposal, research process, analysis, and implications. The researcher will work closely with and report to the Project Leader/Coordinator and Advisor – mainly Strategic Planning Department and Research Department (CMRD) who will both oversee and coordinate the whole project with all relevant stakeholders.
Duties
- Identify project goals, research methods, variables, and other test parameters
o Coordinate with management to determine research objectives
o Work in accordance to project brief and deliver frequent project updates
o Create a plan of action and set project goals and define timeline to completion - Recommend data collectionmethods and project evaluation
o Identify market trends and patterns to formulate effective and efficient research processes
o Design interview guide, FGD forms, surveys, questionnaires, polls etc. specific to research requirements
o Test research methodologies to confirm intended purpose of evaluation
o Support/help monitor data collection team on fieldwork, interviews, experiments, concept-test, etc, to gather data - Review gathered research data and analyze various sets of it
o Perform evaluative analysis of selected resources and current market data
o Organize and maintain research databases
o Frequently self-audit work and check data for errors and inconsistencies - Interpret data, write reports, and verify that information on databases remains secure, as well as ensure cooperativeamong the team
o Compile and organize findings in graphs, charts, mock-ups, and diagrams
o Document and reportresearch findings to management - Provide classes to university students
o Prepare research course materials
o Give lectures or teaching sessions to designated university students regarding research skills - Work directly and closely with Project Leader to design, coordinate, and implement the whole research project
Skill Sets
Since research occurs in nearly every industry, research specialist often possessesdifferent academic and professional backgrounds that may be required such as:
-Qualitative and quantitative data research design
-Data collection and analysis
-Statistical computer software programs
-Project management and communications
-Experience in research field and has done various research projects before
-Has sufficient knowledge of Cambodian market and different consumer industries
-Is keen on consumer behavior, attitude, and values
-Is able to support and coordinate with research team and project committee
Requirements
-Holds at least an undergraduate degree of relevant fields (e.g., research, marketing, business, communication, etc)
-Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in research/data industry, preferably knowledge/foundation in marketing, communications, or brand solutions in relation with research
-Fluent spoken and written English in professional and research sense
-Experiences in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies and research techniques
-Proven track record of delivering research projects and reports
-Able to process details well and to deeply make practical implications from the data, both in general and business sense
-Able to make best recommendations on research design/operations/structures
-Strong computer literacy – including the required use of software in data collection and analysis – with solid mathematical, analytical, and research skills
-Excellent interpersonal and written research finding.
-Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills
-Able to work independently on project process from the start till the end using leadership and management skills with the supervision from and/or coordination with the Project Leader
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