Research and Development Specialist

About the role

The Research and Development Specialist at Conexão - Espaço de Desenvolvimento supports the design, execution and evaluation of research and development initiatives focused on innovative programs and services. This is a part-time remote role involving planning and running research projects, analysing data and turning findings into practical recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define research questions and design research methodologies
• Plan and conduct research projects, collect and analyse data, and document procedures
• Prepare clear reports and presentations
• Maintain quality standards in R&D activities and contribute to project timelines
• Support the continuous improvement of organisational practices

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field such as Psychology, Education, Social Sciences or Health Sciences
• Strong foundation in R&D and applied research, able to design, implement and evaluate projects
• Comfortable working remotely and part-time, with good time management and self-organisation
• Fluency in Portuguese and working proficiency in English are advantageous, depending on project needs

Required skills

• Analytical skills for data collection, interpretation and problem solving
• Effective written reporting and collaboration with remote teams
• Basic laboratory skills for experimental or practice-based research when needed
• Experience with basic data analysis tools (spreadsheets, statistical or qualitative analysis software) is beneficial