Volunteer Researcher | Sustainability or Emerging Technologies | TiiQu

You will participate in creating the skeleton of a Wikipedia of Questions and Answers focused on sustainability topics and emerging tech. You will collaborate with other brilliant contributors and help to democratize the access to knowledge

What will you be doing?

You will research the most innovative and impactful technologies, solutions, strategies and regulations that impact how we work, live and interact, the future of our land, and us as human beings. As part of a crowd of contributors, you will choose a set of topics, and continuously collaborate with other members to improve research methods and sources. More precisely

• You will create MCQs for the open encyclopedia of Q&A
• You will edit and categorize MCQs in an efficient DB
• You will help to continuously improve the topic hierarchy to maximize efficiency and enjoyability of the navigation

What are we looking for?

Researcher Responsibilities

• Interpreting research specifications and developing a work plan that satisfies requirements.
• Conducting desktop research, and using books, journal articles, newspaper sources, questionnaires, surveys, polls, and interviews to gather data.
• Analyzing and interpreting patterns and trends.
• Recording findings by taking written notes and using appropriate software.
• Maintaining and protecting electronic databases.
• Assisting management with budget and time schedules.
• Anticipating research issues and promptly resolving them.
• Promptly reporting any problems to the relevant stakeholders.
• Following a strict code of ethics and protecting any confidential information at all times.
• Writing proposals and delivering presentations when required.

Researcher Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in research or similar.
• Master’s degree preferable.
• Proven experience in a research field.
• Sound understanding of research methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong statistical and mathematical aptitude.
• Personal interest or work experience in any sustainability project/research or work or emerging technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in database management.
• Attention to detail and exceptional written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills.

What difference will you make?

Your work will inspire others, and accelerate the growth of a global open platform for knowledge-sharing and skills-growth. You will help to democratize the access to knowledge and design and consolidate the structure of a new way to spread and consume “bite-sized education”.

Before you apply

Hi it would be great to learn more about you and your journey. Please apply via Reach in the first instance and after we access your Linkedin or your CV we will keep in touch to set up a Zoom call and dig more into how our collaboration can add value to each other.

Causes

• Education
• Training / employment support
• Women

Organisation type

Social enterprise

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