Research and Development Officer

Research and Development Officer

Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges, Inc. (MVGFC) is looking for a qualified and research-oriented Research and Development Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the institution's research programs and initiatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the institution's research culture by providing technical assistance in research development, faculty and student research, publication, institutional studies, and compliance with applicable research and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the institution's research agenda, programs, and activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to faculty, staff, and student researchers throughout the research process.
• Review and provide recommendations on research proposals, manuscripts, terminal reports, and other research outputs.
• Provide technical assistance in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research.
• Provide guidance in the development and conduct of action research, evaluative studies, institutional research, and other applied research projects.
• Assist researchers in research design, methodology, data analysis, interpretation, and preparation of research outputs.
• Support the development and review of research policies, guidelines, manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in monitoring institutional research performance, including publications, presentations, citations, completed studies, and funded projects.
• Support research ethics processes and ensure adherence to appropriate research standards and institutional requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of research-related requirements for CHED, accreditation, and other regulatory or external bodies.
• Promote and support the publication and presentation of faculty, staff, and student research in appropriate journals, conferences, and research forums.
• Assist in organizing institutional research conferences, forums, capability-building activities, and other research-related programs.
• Support research collaborations and linkages with external institutions and organizations.
• Prepare research-related reports, documentation, accomplishment reports, and other requirements of the Research and Development Office.
• Perform other research and development-related duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctoral Degree (PhD/EdD) in a relevant field.
• Must have a strong background in research methodology, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in conducting action research, evaluative studies, institutional research, and other research designs.
• Must have a demonstrated research and publication record, preferably with publications in peer-reviewed, refereed, or indexed journals.
• Preferably with experience in research management, research mentoring, higher education, or institutional research.
• Experience in presenting research in academic conferences or research forums is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CHED research requirements, research ethics, and accreditation standards is preferred.
• Capable of reviewing research proposals, manuscripts, and other scholarly outputs.
• Excellent research writing, analytical, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in relevant research, statistical, and productivity tools.
• Demonstrates strong professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Setup: Onsite
Location: Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges, Inc., Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija