Qualitative Researcher Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the qualitative researcher position.

Previously, I was responsible for qualitative methods and NVivo support to PolicyLab Staff.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience managing data collection and data analysis
• Experience drafting recommendations in language accessible to local partners
• Excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Persuasive communication that is grounded in data
• Knowledge of in statistics and the design of experiments
• Fluency in a programming language commonly used for data manipulation and computational statistics (such as Python, R, Matlab, C++, Java, or Go), and in SQL
• Participate in team peer review process
• Training and experience in qualitative individual interviews and group moderation

I am excited to be applying for the position of qualitative researcher. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for qualitative research support, including logistical planning focus groups, and occasionally conducting telephone interviews.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrable experience of qualitative research and related technical skills
• E-commerce research experience
• MA/MS/PhD in a human behavior related field (HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Information Science, Economics, Political Science)
• Qualtrics, data charts creation with Google Sheets or other tools
• Significant expertise in women’s collectives in East-Africa
• Significant expertise in women’s empowerment issues in East-Africa
• Extensive skills in carrying out social science research using qualitative methods
• Strong proficiency in NVivo or a similar qualitative data analysis software

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the qualitative researcher position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching & guidance to new Qualitative research juniors in the relevant project management topics.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience conducting qualitative digital user experience research (mobile platforms preferred)
• Provide stakeholders with a holistic understanding of data and information
• Understand IRB and compliance guidelines
• Basic knowledge of analytics (SPSS/SAS) in order to assist with data management and analysis activities for survey research projects
• Will want this role to be a career turning point
• Loves analyzing user behavior, and works hard to understand their core needs in relation to the data
• Has experience working with a product team to translate user needs into product features and improvements
• Can analyze and summarize a large amount of data and present key insights to others in a clear, brief, and persuasive way

I would like to submit my application for the qualitative researcher opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coordination and leadership for qualitative research courses and graduate training in qualitative inquiry.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Is able to speak to the rigor and validity of the data to stakeholders at all levels
• Is self-directed and works well within ambiguity
• Is very open to feedback and learning from others
• Wants to work in a lean, agile, delivery-driven environment
• Is a team champion and quick to collaborate with others, address criticisms, and fix issues
• Background in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interactions, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Anthropology, Information Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of video game development, and/or an avid gamer
• Understanding/experience of quantitative research methods is a huge bonus!

Please consider me for the qualitative researcher opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for qualitative research expertise to Bain case teams and clients worldwide.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Shows a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Preference for East-African nationals but we will consider applications from other applicants based in East-Africa
• Able to identify which research method is best suited to a given business objective
• Has an agile, flexible and adaptable approach to research
• Experience working with cross-functional teams as part of the research process
• Proficiency with video, still photography and audio recording equipment
• Experience with video editing and/or visual storytelling
• Verbal/written proficiency in a second language