Qualitative Researcher Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Qualitative Researcher:

  • Master's degree in a suitable social scientific discipline.
  • Completion of a fitting doctorate is preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Qualitative Researcher.
  • Superb communication skills.
  • Perceptive to power relations.
  • Committed to engaging in honest reflexivity.
  • Alignment with our research imperatives.
  • Expert knowledge about fitting qualitative stances and methodologies.
  • Capacity to gain, sustain, and respect your admission to safe spaces.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Qualitative Researcher skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Qualitative Researcher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.