Chandaria Research Centre - Research Officer

Chandaria Research Centre - Research Officer

Employment

Terms:

Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date:

July, 2026

The Chandaria Research Centre (CRC) acts as a hub of collaboration and creativity at Branksome Hall by conducting original research projects and sharing evidence with the community—including our employees, students, parents, alums, and the education sector more broadly. Our research focuses on teaching and learning, well‑being and international mindedness. We share information and knowledge widely through conferences, partnerships and publications, and contribute to the fields of education and educational psychology.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Officer will participate in the design, execution and reporting of various Chandaria Research Centre projects supporting the school values, missions, and strategic direction. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of diverse quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, strong research coordination and administrative skills, and excellent communication skills with a passion for writing.

• Conducting literature reviews, writing annotated bibliographies, project proposals, grant applications, and other research documents
• Implementing and executing the full research cycle using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Contributing to developing research questions, creating research instruments and protocols, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting as required
• Maintaining accurate study records and ensuring adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelines
• Preparing progress reports and summarizing insights for stakeholders
• Creating and editing research‑based content, including articles, reports, presentations, infographics, and videos, regarding the Chandaria Research Centre’s work
• Drafting research communications for newsletters, the CRC website, and research‑based information guides
• Supporting ethics submissions, collecting forms, maintaining databases, etc.
• Supporting the planning and execution of research events
• Providing research support to students and teachers conducting research projects

• A Doctorate degree is required, with experience in research with children and youth, in the areas of teaching and learning, well‑being, and/or international mindedness
• Prior role as a Research Assistant/Officer within a university, non‑profit, or professional learning community, with a dedicated focus on educational innovation, global engagement, and/or student well‑being
• Advanced training in research methods and data analysis
• Strong command of both quantitative and qualitative research design, alongside robust statistical analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SPSS or R, NVivo or MAXQDA, and survey platforms (Qualtrics/Survey Monkey). Mastery of Google Suite is expected; familiarity with design tools (Canva, Adobe, Tableau) is a definite asset.
• A proven track record of conducting comprehensive literature reviews, drafting executive summaries, and translating complex data into accessible written materials.
• Demonstrated success in taking a project through the full research cycle is desirable
• Prior involvement in preparing academic manuscripts and drafting materials for conference presentations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work accurately and problem‑solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of research
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to high quality of work; ability to solve technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of research
• Keen attention to detail

Target Hiring Range: $66,238.43 - $99,357.64