Chief Research Scientist

Role Description

The Chief Research Scientist is a part-time remote role responsible for leading the club’s research initiatives in management, HR, and leadership-related topics. This role involves designing research projects, developing methodologies, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and synthesizing findings into clear reports and presentations. The Chief Research Scientist will collaborate with student teams to identify relevant research questions, provide guidance on research best practices, and ensure that outputs align with MGMT Club’s mission and activities. Day-to-day tasks include drafting research proposals, reviewing literature, mentoring student researchers, and preparing insights that can inform events, workshops, and community outreach. The role also requires regular communication with club leadership to prioritize projects and share key results.

Qualifications

• Strong research design and methodology skills, including experience with qualitative and quantitative approaches and data analysis tools.

• Ability to conduct thorough literature reviews and synthesize academic and industry sources into clear, practical insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce research reports, briefs, and presentations for diverse audiences.

• Proven capacity to mentor or guide student researchers, coordinate small project teams, and collaborate in a remote environment.

• Solid understanding or academic background in management, human resources, leadership, or a closely related discipline.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and the capability to handle multiple projects part-time.

• Comfort with digital collaboration tools (e.g., online meeting platforms, shared documents, project management systems).

• Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s or graduate program in business, management, psychology, sociology, or a related field is preferred.