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Kirsty C.

Mixed Methods Researcher

Cape Town, South Africa
$30 per hour
9 jobs
$2K+ total earnings

I am an established mixed methods researcher with a PhD in Public Health and an MPH (Master of Public Health) in Epidemiology, and have 12+ years of experience in clinical and public health research. I have considerable experience across all stages of the research lifecycle, from planning studies and writing protocols to analysis and dissemination of results, and have published 70 peer-reviewed publications (16 first-authored) to date. I have ample experience supporting postgraduate students, having supervised 8 MPH students through graduation and assisting PhD students with proofreading and formatting their dissertations prior to submission. I also have strong data management and analysis skills, having worked as a data analyst for both academic and non-profit clients. I am passionate about leveraging data and research to improve lives, and approach my work with a focus on methodological rigor, ethical principles, and collaboration.

Sara K.

Researcher,localization Translator, transcription, Proofreading

Valhalla, South Africa
$13 per hour
75 jobs
$70K+ total earnings

PhD researcher graduated with two master's Degrees. - 10 years experience in localization Translation examples :French, English, and Arabic (Experience with UN, international organisations, businesses, Clinics, and Municipalities) - Experience in translation for IT, Profiles, Guides, Applications, scenarios, contents, social media, CV and courses, Coding, emails, courses, audio, videos, Canva, Figma. - 4 years experience in transcription and translation of audio and video recordings. Extra skills related to research - Qualitative Data Analysis through software -A SWOT analysis - Writing references and Citations - Research online - Writing survey questions -Data Entry -EPR registration Europe -VAT registration Europe - Proposal for organization -Excel - CRM -Chat GPT expert - Affirmative Asylum in USA - Online search - Update regulation, Guides, tax, - Investigate about social media profiles -collect information -search for jobs in Upwork -Find you condidates for jobs - Manages platforms like property online - Team for more than natif 50 languages - creation of content SEO -Data entry and transcription text - Update news and translate - Gathering information - VAT and EPR in EU - Open company UK, EU, USA

Candice R.

Quant/Qual Researcher | Data Analyst | Customer Insights | CX

Monteseel, South Africa
$20 per hour
5 jobs
$800+ total earnings

I am a curious and passionate researcher. I have achieved a master’s degree in research psychology and have 16+ (and counting) years of practical research experience. I am skilled in both quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies, and can assist on any stage of a research project or independently manage a project from start to finish. Key Skills Include: Research Design (surveys / online questionnaires / discussion guides / mystery shopping walkthroughs); Research Analysis (quantitative data analysis / qualitative insights / thematic analysis); Insights Generation (creating research reports and presentations). Industry Experience Includes: Financial Services; Insurance; Telecoms; Retail; FMCG’s; Consumer Goods; Entertainment; Media; Tourism. Special interest in Customer Experience; Education; and Employment Wellness.

Theresa D.

Research Support-Methodology, Thesis Structure, Publication & Editing

Centurion, South Africa
$55 per hour
4 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

Are you a Master's or PhD researcher who understands your topic but feels stuck with the research, writing or publication process? I provide structured, ethical academic support to postgraduate researchers and academics who need help thinking through their research, strengthening their academic writing, preparing manuscripts and navigating the publication process — without doing the research or writing work on their behalf. I can help with: Research & Methodology • Research questions and research design • Methodology selection and alignment • Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research planning • Research proposals and study design • Understanding research methods and analytical approaches Thesis & Dissertation Support • Thesis and dissertation structure • Literature review organisation and synthesis • Developing a clear academic argument • Connecting research questions, methodology, findings and conclusions • Reviewing drafts for structure, clarity and coherence • Understanding and responding to supervisor feedback • Planning research and writing workflows Academic Article & Publication Support • Reviewing manuscripts before journal submission • Improving article structure, clarity and coherence • Checking alignment between research questions, methodology, results and conclusions • Literature and reference organisation • Identifying gaps or areas that may need strengthening before submission • Journal selection and publication-readiness discussions • Preparing responses to reviewer comments • Structuring and planning revisions after peer review • Proofreading and academic language editing My approach is collaborative and developmental. I help you identify problems, understand your options and make informed decisions about your own research and writing. For publication work, I can help you prepare your manuscript for submission, understand reviewer feedback and develop a revision strategy while keeping you in control of the research, authorship and intellectual contribution. I do not fabricate data or references, conduct research on behalf of a student, write work for submission as someone else's work, or misrepresent authorship. The goal is to strengthen your research and help you move it forward to a professional standard. If you have a thesis, research project or manuscript that feels stuck, we can start by identifying the bottleneck and determining the most useful next step.

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