Application Form- Research Assistant

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 

Must-haves:

  • MSc/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

Research Assistant

Personal Information

Education Background

Academic Metrics and Digital Profiles

Research and Field Experience

36. Describe your experience with primary data collection studies:

Experience with Grant Proposals and Funding

40. If yes, please describe your experience in developing grant proposals. Include the following details: 

Presentations 

41. National/ International Presentations Given? List the most recent with title, dates and where

42. Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences conducted as lead organiser? List the most recent with tile, dates and where

Publications

43. List Top 3 Most Significant Publications with publisher details.

44. List most recent publications in HEC-recognised peer-reviewed journals with publisher details and links

45. List Impact Factor publications (if any)

Teaching Experience

47. If yes, please provide details about your teaching experience:

ii. Institutions Taught At: List the institutions where you have taught. 

iii. Subjects/Courses Taught: What subjects or courses have you taught?

Training Experience

49. If yes, please describe your experience with professional training and workshops conducted over the past 1-2 years:

Research Interests

Position Specifics

Technical Skills

i. List specific software used in your research:

Media Interaction Experience 

60. If yes, please complete the following details about your most recent media interactions: 

Additional Information

61. Please list all languages you speak and write fluently (other than Urdu & English) and your proficiency level (basic, intermediate, advanced)

63. List Three Professional References (Name, Relationship, Current Position, Email, Phone Number)

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