Senior Researcher

Social and Economic Research Initiative (SERI) is a non‑partisan think tank dedicated to advancing evidence‑based policies that bridge the gap between the haves and the have‑nots and building a more inclusive society that enables all Malaysians to thrive.

Position Overview : SERI is looking for a detail‑oriented Senior Researcher to lead our dynamic research team. In this role, you will be tasked to lead the development and production of a research project that focuses on the intersection of gender and work. The successful candidate will collaborate on designing the research framework, developing hypotheses, analysing data and driving policy recommendations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a research project.
• Assist in the development of the research design proposal, including but not limited to contextualising the research problem, determining the research objectives, and proposing research methodology and analysis.
• Draft the research outline.
• Delegate research assignments to team members and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve research objectives.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret primary research data.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of research findings.
• Conduct literature reviews and background research.
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations.
• Present research findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Handle administrative tasks related to research activities.
• Write articles on relevant topics for both organisational and public interest.
• Attend relevant networking events that would benefit research objectives.

Qualifications & Skills :

Send your resume and cover letter, alongside some writing samples to

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