Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Senior Researcher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Producing white papers of a quality similar to an academic or industry journal;
  • Commitment to peer review, active collaboration, and clear communication (both inside and outside the team);
  • Conduct research to the highest academic and industry standards. This involves:Scientifically rigorous approach to research.

Requirements:

  • Able to balance and prioritise multiple requests from staff at all levels, alongside own administrative and team responsibilities;
  • Researchers provide insight and intelligence rather than large downloads of data;
  • Degree Qualified;
  • Able to work as part of a team, but also on own initiative and without direct supervision;
  • Can demonstrate that they have effectively shared knowledge across teams;
  • Good report writing and presentation composing skills (including the use of Powerpoint and Word and / or Google Suite);
  • Experience of training staff on a technical competency such as research skills and also on products such as Factiva;
  • Able to explain the data found during the research process accurately and completely;
  • Experience of searching for industry/company/biographical information;
  • Able to use the advanced functionality of Excel and/or Google Sheets;
  • Has knowledge of relevant trade associations, bodies and journals;
  • BA or MA in Information Research;
  • Experience of working in a customer or service focused role;
  • Demonstrate that they have effective networking and marketing skills;
  • Desired Skills.