Senior Researcher

Duration: Contract Role (1 Year)Start Date: 1st week Jan, 2026About SERI:Social and Economic Research Initiative (SERI) is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to advancing evidence-based policies that bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots and building a more inclusive society that enables all Malaysians to thrive.Position Overview:SERI is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Researcher to lead our dynamic research team. In this role, you will be tasked to lead the development and production of a research project that focuses on the intersection of gender and work. The successful candidate will collaborate on designing the research framework, developing hypotheses, analysing data and driving policy recommendations. Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a research project. Assist in the development of the research design proposal, including but not limited to contextualising the research problem, determining the research objectives, and proposing research methodology and analysis. Draft the research outline. Delegate research assignments to team members and monitor progress. Collaborate with team members to achieve research objectives.Collect, analyse, and interpret primary research data. Prepare and maintain accurate records of research findings.Conduct literature reviews and background research.Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations.Present research findings to relevant stakeholders. Handle administrative tasks related to research activities.Write articles on relevant topics for both organisational and public interest.Attend relevant networking events that would benefit research objectives. Qualifications & Skills:Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in economics, political science, public policy, law, social sciences, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience will also be considered.Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a research or policy role, preferably within a think tank, academic, or NGO environment.Demonstrate experience leading a research team and ability in designing and executing a complex research project. Strong writing and skills with a track record of producing high-quality publications.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil findings into actionable policy recommendations.Strong communication skills, able to communicate complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable working both independently and in a team. Proactive in managing multiple timelines and deliverables.Proficient in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis tools, such as but not limited to NVivo, SPSS, Stata, and Excel. Interest in studying the intersection of socio-economic development, labour and gender in Malaysia is highly preferred. Experience engaging with stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, funders, or media is an added advantage.Please submit your answers to these two questions: Describe how you applied your data methods to a research project and what the outcomes were? Describe an experience where you led a project and collaborated with team members. Location: Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Hybrid Mode.Send your resume, answers and cover letter to hello@seri.my