Qualitative Findings Alignment for Thesis

I’m completing the discussion chapter of my PhD and need a sharp research assistant to help me align my novel qualitative findings with the current body of literature. The core task is qualitative data matching: teasing out where my themes sit within—and occasionally challenge—the conclusions of top-tier research papers in my literature review and beyond. Must be in Australian time zone for weekly zoom check-in.

Ideal for someone who has been awarded a top-notch qualitative PhD thesis or early researcher.

You’ll be working with findings and references to determine, similar, extending, disagreeing or novel with proof of that from the literature. Although data is qualitative you will need to understand all methodologies to match data.

You need to provide a summary of each section with those insights into a persuasive, academic discussion that would stand up in an A-level journal (APA7). Ideally knowledge of health/JDR/BPSC models AND business/leadership literature would be fantastic.

Must have excellent written English and Academic writing experience in discussion sections. Comfort with thematic analysis is essential, but you must also be able to read statistical results fluently enough to highlight convergences and divergences between my qualitative themes and key quantitative studies.

You must understand how to do it with minimal supervision so that I can spend my time writing it all up.

Deliverables

• A structured mapping (matrix or equivalent) that links each core theme in my data to specific peer-reviewed studies results and whether it matches, extends, disagrees or is novel. You need to back it up with specific evidence and quotes with proper referencing.
• Annotated notes explaining how each linkage strengthens, refines or disputes existing theory and the model I am using
• Draft prose ready to slot into the discussion chapter, fully referenced in APA 7th

I’ll share coded excerpts, literature review references, and theory and basic model already in play. If you can turn rich qualitative insight into a crisp, journal-grade argument—while bridging the qualitative–quantitative divide—let’s talk timelines and milestones.

You will need to provide evidence of your writing and expertise. This is likely a 20 hour or so project, to be delivered in sections over next 3 weeks. I need someone super efficient, using strong search tools to quickly find matches and determine if relevant, BUT NO AI is to be used. There is a lot of data (i.e. quotes).

You will need to do test run with small section, so I can see the quality of output and understanding of what is required before I assign the project.

I will own IP and you will need to sign an NDA before data is sent to you. You must NOT use AI as this will compromise my thesis.

You should ideally have relevant academic tools including Endnote.