Principal Design Research Specialist

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeResearch Full time $85,000 - $95,000

Job Title: Senior Research Strategist

The Design Researcher plays a pivotal role in steering high-impact research initiatives, mentoring emerging talent, and producing influential research collateral.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong research foundation, a flair for strategic leadership, and the ability to drive collaboration across disciplines.

  • Lead the planning and execution of strategic research programs
  • Deliver top-tier research outputs, including reports, white papers, presentations
  • Facilitate workshops with internal teams and external partners
  • Provide oversight and support to project researchers and research staff
  • Advise on research methodology, ethics, and data analysis
  • Synthesize primary and secondary data to inform design outcomes
  • Foster and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and community organisations
  • Lead webinars for architectural professionals aligned with national competency standards
  • Supervise team members including researchers, interns, and students
  • Mentor junior staff across research methodologies, tools, and workflows
  • Collaborate across disciplines to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative data
  • Curate and produce polished collateral: reports, white papers, articles, visuals
  • Present findings via workshops, webinars, and internal engagements
  • Develop research proposals and grant applications
  • Ensure adherence to client-specific research policies and procedures
  • Oversee ethical conduct, including application processes and participant consent
  • Maintain high standards of integrity and responsible data management

Key qualifications include:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (Built Environment or Social Sciences preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in design research within architecture or related fields
  • Proven ability to generate research collateral for clients and stakeholders
  • Reference tools like EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley
  • Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., interviews, surveys)
  • Experience with SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics
  • Data and database management skills
  • Familiarity with statistical tools (Excel, R, SPSS)
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Effective in team collaboration and cross-functional engagement
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capability
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with precision

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