Online Project / Thesis Researcher (M.Sc) at Matshall Academy

Job Description

• As a higher education Centre, we are looking to hire a dependable researcher to work on various academic/thesis projects.
• The researcher's duties include aligning methodologies with research goals, using a range of tools , such as SSPS to acquire information and interpret data, writing up reports and presenting findings as well as protecting databases and confidential information.
• You should be able to deliver presentations and communicate effectively at all levels.
• To be successful as a researcher, you should be resourceful, and demonstrate excellent time management and patience. Outstanding researchers are passionate about their subject matter and able to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting research specifications and developing a work plan that satisfies requirements.
• Conducting desktop research, and using books, journal articles, newspaper sources, questionnaires, surveys, polls, and interviews to gather data.
• Analyzing and interpreting patterns and trends.
• Recording findings by taking written notes and using appropriate software.
• Maintaining and protecting electronic databases.
• Assisting management with budget and time schedules.
• Anticipating research issues and promptly resolving them.
• Promptly reporting any problems to the relevant stakeholders.
• Following a strict code of ethics and protecting any confidential information at all times.
• Writing proposals and delivering presentations when required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Economics or similar.
• Master's Degree preferable.
• Minimum of 6 years work experience.
• Proven experience in project research and thesis
• Sound understanding of research methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SSPS
• Strong statistical and mathematical aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and exceptional written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

Skills Required:

• Analytical thinking: Academic researchers use analytical thinking skills to identify patterns in studies and determine whether their research methods allowed them to obtain accurate results. Analytical thinking is also useful for validating the credibility of existing literature.
• Attention to detail: Attention to detail is essential for monitoring experiments and supervising junior staff members. Additionally, an academic researcher relies on their attention to detail to publish organized, error-free papers.

Working Conditions

• Work from home.
• Part-time and full-time optional. If you show your credibility, you may later be retained as a permanent research staff at Matshall Academy and recommended to other universities.