Research Fellow (Qualitative) - Birmingham Business School - 103977 - Grade 7

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Research Fellow to join our team and contribute to the qualitative components of a research project on the perceived and actual exposure of global trade hubs to illicit financial flows through their participation in international smuggling networks. The Research Fellow will play a crucial role in supporting the project at all stages, including literature review, data collection, analysis of interview transcripts, writing up the research manuscript, and contribute to the development of a 'best practice' toolkit aimed at supporting business and professional practitioners., The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Assist in the design and development of interview protocols and data collection materials.


• Recruit and schedule participants for interviews, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and research protocols.


• Conduct or assist in the conducting of semi-structured interviews with participants using appropriate qualitative research techniques and methods.


• Manage the transcription and organisation of interview data accurately and efficiently.


• Assist in the analysis of interview transcripts using qualitative data analysis software or manual coding methods.


• Collaborate with the research team to identify emerging themes, patterns, and insights from the data.


• Assist in organising and running dissemination-related events such as workshops and symposia.


• Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including research papers, best practice guides, data summaries, and training curricula.


• Maintain organized records of research activities, including participant consent forms, interview transcripts, and data analysis files.


• Participate in regular team meetings and provide updates on project progress.


• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters


• Provide guidance, as required, to support the research team and anyone else who may be assisting with the research


• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines


• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
  
  PhD (or near to completion) in a relevant field within the social sciences (e.g., political science, international relations, accounting, management, anthropology, or sociology)


• Prior experience conducting qualitative research, including interviewing and data analysis.


• Experience in working with mixed methods of research is desirable.


• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or similar.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with research participants.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.


• Experience conducting literature reviews using relevant academic databases.


• Knowledge of research ethics and participant protection guidelines.


• Proficiency in using mainstream applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce professional documents such as reports and presentations.


• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.


• Flexibility and adaptability to changing project needs and timelines. Previous experience working on research projects related to social sciences or related fields is desirable.


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