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Hire Dr. Kate S.

United Kingdom

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A UK-based doctoral qualitative researcher and data analytics expert with 15+ years experience

Profile Summary

A UK-based doctoral researcher with over 15 years of experience of qualitative research for projects of any size for both organisations and individuals. I am currently a research associate for Symphony Talent, an Associate Researcher for the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER), and a Senior Research Associate for Clinigma. I apply extensive experience of qualitative and quantitative research and data analytics to projects of any size for both organisations and individuals, with a particular interest in health and wellbeing. I bring dedication, attention to detail and a passion for insights-led research on questions that matter. I can be flexible in helping with a variety of projects including the development of bespoke research materials, in-depth interviews and focus groups, data analysis and visualization. I have experience of mentoring and in leading project teams to complete projects to deadline from start to finish. Before starting my own research consultancy, I was a full-time employee at IES for three years from September 2015, and my research interests centre on the fields of health and wellbeing, and behavioural and organisational change. I have contributed to many large-scale evaluation projects such as evaluations for MIND of the Blue Light mental health programmes for emergency service personnel. Earlier I participated in an evaluation for the Social Care Institute for Excellence of the Carers’ Employment project, which focused on varied support models for carers in returning to employment. I was also involved in the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in collaboration with Vitae, investigating the provision of mental health support for postgraduate researchers at multiple universities across the UK. I conducted in-depth interviews for several projects including the impact of the Growth and Innovation Fund and Employer Investment Fund for the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), and the Health Foundation of the NHS Innovator Accelerator programme. I have contributed as a deputy project manager to: - Numerous literature reviews including for NHS Innovation on ‘Visioning’, for the MoD on mindfulness-based interventions for organisational change, and the Centre for Ageing Better on employer adaptations and support for the older workforce. - Development of fieldwork materials. - Data analysis and report writing. - Focus groups with diverse participant groups on sensitive subjects including mental health among emergency service personnel, police officers in training, trainee naval cadets in the armed forces, and cared-for individuals with dementia along with their carers. I am also proficient at proofreading and can provide tutorials on all aspects of academic work. I am also a qualified and fully-insured Hatha and vinyasa yoga teacher and find it helps to bring balance into all parts of my life. Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Qualitative User Research
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Work Experience

Researcher

Symphony Talent

January 2021 - Present

Research Associate

Clinigma

December 2020 - Present

Research Fellow

Institute for Employment Studies

August 2019 - Present

Associate Researcher

National Foundation for Educational Research

July 2019 - Present

Research Officer

Institute for Employment Studies

August 2015 - September 2018

Associate Tutor and course leader

University of Sussex

June 2012 - June 2014

Education

PhD in Sociology

University of Sussex

September 2011 - September 2015

MSc Social Research Methods

University of Sussex

September 2011 - September 2012

MSc Social Policy and Planning (Sociology)

London School of Economics and Political Science

September 2010 - August 2011

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.