Senior Researcher
About the role
The Senior Researcher at LIRNEasia will design and conduct research using qualitative and mixed methods, focusing on areas such as economics, technology, law, and policy across sectors like digital, education, labour, and social protection. The role involves managing research projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs within strict timelines and with geographically dispersed teams. Responsibilities include providing intellectual input, summarizing findings in reports and presentations, assisting in proposal writing and business development, and organizing international events and training programs. Candidates should have strong interest and experience in public policy research, be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and in teams. A Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of research project experience are required. LIRNEasia offers competitive remuneration, international exposure, and opportunities for skill development.
Must have
- Strong interest and experience in carrying out public policy research
- Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and able to independently build understanding in unfamiliar technical and policy domains.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Equally effective both independently, as well as within a team
- Comfortable with ambiguity: able to find solutions, without precise instruction on how to get there
- Ability to undertake a wide range and variety of tasks with conflicting deadlines and manage changing priorities
- Excellent knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in designing, working on and managing research projects end to end using mixed methods and/or qualitative research methods.
- Able to produce excellent, well-structured, clear, and concise written outputs in English
- Strong verbal communication skills in English.
- Able to work with Microsoft Office and qualitative analysis software
- Master’s degree with a minimum 2.1 or a GPA of 3.5 in sociology, economics, public policy, or any other relevant degree
Nice to have
- Fluency in a language any other language will be an advantage
Technologies
- Microsoft 365
Highlights
Applications must be submitted by email to hr@lirneasia.net with the subject 'Senior Researcher' and a detailed CV named as specified, on or before 16 October 2026. The role may involve foreign travel and offers international exposure on regional projects.
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