Research Fellow
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Research Fellow (Centre for Education Research and Innovation)
Functional Summary
The Research Fellow to be based in the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation of CDRI.
- Lead and take part in the design and implementation of research projects (conceptualization, methodology, fieldwork management, data analysis, report writing, publications, and dissemination activities).
- Identify new opportunities and develop research proposals for submission to granting agencies.
- Contribute to the Center’s strategy development and implementation of the work plan and budget.
- Coach, mentor and supervise junior researchers and team members.
- Build and sustain relations and strategic partnerships with government counterparts, donors, researchers, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, generate and share learning, raise the profile and attract new potential funding.
- Contribute to technical reports, research briefs, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Contribute to capacity-building activities and prepare training materials and other documentation, as required.
- Advanced degree in Education, Development Studies, Development Economics, or closely related fields (A PhD degree is preferred).
- At least three-year experience in research or research-related fields.
- Comprehensive knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytical software including STATA, SPSS, R, Nvivo, etc.
- Commitment in mentoring and professional development of young researchers.
- Abilities to communicate findings and strong communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written.
- Proven track record of policy and academic research publications.
