• 5-10 hours per week
• Two positions available
• Until December 2024

Join Our Team: Volunteer Opportunities at Skills Academia Research and Insights Collective for Excellence

At Skills Academia Research and Insights Collective for Excellence, we are committed to fostering a purpose-driven research-practice link ecosystem that bridges academia and industry, amplifying the voices of insightful researchers and industry practitioners. Our interdisciplinary community advocates for forward-thinking dialogue through expert review articles, evidence-based blog articles, networking, and collaboration opportunities aimed at sharing best practices to foster positive change in diverse disciplines and fields. We also prioritise advocating for the welfare, wellbeing, and success of Masters and Doctoral research candidates and early-career researchers through brief, solution-focused mentoring and guidance. Our community, operated and moderated from Australia, serves as a nurturing space for seasoned researchers, educators, and industry practitioners, alongside emerging researchers and practitioners in the early stages of their careers. We foster a sense of belonging, continuous learning, and empowerment across geographical boundaries.

About Us

• Our community encourages meaningful dialogue and collaboration between academia and industry, promoting research excellence and positive change across disciplines.
• We provide expert review articles and evidence-based blog articles that contribute to knowledge exchange and innovation.
• Our goal is to foster researcher-practitioner collaboration, enhance researchers’ recognition, empower underrepresented researchers, and promote knowledge dissemination beyond the confines of academic journals.
• We advocate for the welfare and success of Masters and Doctoral research candidates, as well as early-career researchers, through brief, free-of-charge mentoring and guidance provided by selected community members.

Role Overview

Support research initiatives through literature reviews, data analysis, and other relevant tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and assist with data collection and analysis under the guidance of experienced researchers.
• Contribute to writing and editing research reports, articles, and blog posts that advance knowledge and foster dialogue.

Benefits

• Develop essential research skills and gain practical experience in a supportive environment dedicated to bridging academia with industry practices.
• Collaborate closely with seasoned professionals and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of research and practice.
• Expand your professional network and prepare for future career opportunities in academia, industry, or beyond.

Key Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (including an Honours dissertation) or a Master’s degree with a substantial research component (e.g., dissertation, research-focused capstone unit).
• PhD candidates or recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with database search, literature reviews, referencing, and moderate familiarity with data analysis (qualitative or quantitative)
• Excellent writing (strictly no ai-generated content), critical thinking, and computer skills 

Important: Please clearly indicate your prior research experience and specific field and disciplines you are familiar with.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose: Be part of a purpose-driven community that promotes meaningful dialogue and positive change across disciplines.
• Recognition: Gain recognition for your contributions within our supportive network of researchers, practitioners, and industry experts.
• Development: Expand your skill set, enhance your professional network, and prepare for future career opportunities through hands-on involvement in impactful projects.

How to Apply

Apply through the "Apply Now" button. If you are passionate about research, community engagement, and bridging academia with industry practices, we invite you to join us.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an introductory online conversation. This role is voluntary and remote, with no visa requirements.

Visit our LinkedIn page and www.skillsacademia.org to learn more about our work and submit your application today!

Together, let's advance knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in our purpose-driven research-practice link ecosystem.