Application Form- Research Assistant
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Must-haves:
- BS/BSc (Hons)/ MA degree in Defence & Security Studies/International Relations/ Political Science/ Economics/ Public Policy or related field
- 1-2 years’ experience in research & academia
- 1 research paper published in HEC recognised journal
- Strong aptitude for policy and interdisciplinary research
- Experience in mixed methods research
- Excellent English and Urdu language skills (reading, writing and speaking)
- Ability to manage competing priorities under time pressure
- Ability to work effectively within team/s
- Proficiency in essential computer software, with advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, document preparation and
presentations
Preferred:
- Hands-on experience in quantitative and qualitative software programmes (e.g.,
R, SPSS, Nvivo or Quirkos etc.) - Experienced in recording meeting minutes, as well as writing reports, press releases and transcriptions with accuracy and attention to detail
- Skilled in creating infographics, dashboards and other visual tools for the effective graphical representation and analysis of complex information
Responsibilities:
- The Research Assistant will support CASS’ work in the following areas:
Data collection, analysis and literature reviews - Report and research paper writing, including policy documents, opinion pieces
and book reviews - Social media management
- Data management and archiving
- Networking, collaboration and effective communication of research findings
Interested applicants should fill out the below online CASS Job Application Form.
*In case of any technical issue in filling the online Job Application Form, contact: support@casstt.com
