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Social Science Researcher | Data Analyst (NVivo) | Qualitative Methodologies Specialist

Profile Summary

I am a dedicated Social Science Researcher and Data Analyst with over 4 years of experience specializing in advanced qualitative methodologies and mixed-methods research. My expertise lies in designing rigorous research protocols, managing complex field operations, and delivering high-level thematic analysis to inform global development strategies and academic discourse. Core Expertise & Skills • Advanced Qualitative Analysis: Expert-level proficiency in NVivo for systematic coding, thematic modeling, and data visualization of large-scale datasets, including In-depth Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). • Research Design & Coordination: Proven track record in developing comprehensive codebooks and supervising multidisciplinary field teams in challenging and conflict-affected areas. • Mixed-Methods Integration: Skilled in triangulating qualitative findings with basic quantitative data processing to provide comprehensive insights. • Bilingual Data Synthesis: Expert at analyzing primary data collected in French and producing high-quality analytical reports in English for international stakeholders. Selected Research Projects • Ongoing (University of Glasgow): Engaging in high-level analysis of health intervention strategies within the Wicked Schisto Study to bridge the gap between clinical needs and social determinants. • Public Health (CHITRES/PSI): Developed an analytical framework to identify barriers and facilitators to HPV vaccine uptake in Cameroon. • Humanitarian & Gender (USAID/UN): Led research on gender transformative adaptation in Niger and food security assessments for the World Food Programme (WFP). Academic Impact & Education • Peer-Reviewed Publications: Author of two papers on refugee integration, gender dynamics and agency published in the Journal of Critical Global Issues (2024) and with Transnational Press London (2025). • International Conferences: Presenter at global forums, including The Migration Conference at the University of Greenwich (2025) and the forthcoming 23rd IMISCOE Annual Conference in Spain (2026). • Education: Holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology (Population and Development) from the University of Yaoundé 1.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ African Studies
• ☆ International Studies
• ☆ Women's Studies
• ☆ Gender Studies
• ☆ Social Theory
• ☆ Medical Sociology
• ☆ Social Network Theory & Analysis
• ☆ Globalization
• ☆ Peace & Conflict Studies
• ☆ R

Services

• Research

Research User Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis

Work Experience

Research Affiliate

University of Glasgow

December 2025 - Present

Education

Masters of Philosophy

University of Yaoundé 1

September 2021 - January 2024

Certifications

• Ethics: Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher

  American University

  October 2025 - Present

Publications

CONFERENCE PAPER

Signe, M. (2026, June 29–July 2). The Cameroonian governance paradox: A dichotomy between calls for diaspora mobilization and institutional impediments [Paper presentation]. 23rd IMISCOE Annual Conference: Strengthening Migration Studies through Community Engagement, Girona, Spain. (Forthcoming).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Signe, M. C. (2025, June). Socio-political conflicts and migration routes of Rwandan women in Cameroon [Paper presentation]. The Migration Conference, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

BOOK CHAPTER

Signe, M. C. (2025). The transformative odyssey: Agency and resilience in the onward migration of Rwandan refugee women in Cameroon. In The Migration Conference 2025 selected papers. Transnational Press London .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Signe, M. M. C. (2024). "Socio-economic Integration Strategies of 'Former Rwandan Refugees' in Yaoundé, Cameroon." Journal of Critical Global Issues. 1 (1), article 3 .