LIRNEasia is seeking experienced qualitative researchers to collaborate on a new study examining information exposure, belief, and sharing behaviors among Sri Lankan diaspora communities in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
This research builds on LIRNEasia’s ongoing work on information disorder, including nationally representative surveys and experimental studies in Sri Lanka. The diaspora study extends this evidence base to explore how transnational ties, trust, and identity influence how Sri Lankans abroad encounter and respond to misinformation.
We are looking for researchers or moderators who can:
- Lead participant recruitment across diverse Sri Lankan diaspora communities (Sinhala, Sri Lankan Tamil, Indian-Origin Tamil, and Moor).
- Conduct Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) in participants’ preferred language (Sinhala, Tamil, or English).
- Prepare summary memos and field notes, and contribute to a country-level synthesis report.
Each researcher will be responsible for five FGDs and five IDIs in one country. Sessions may be conducted in-person or online depending on local feasibility.
If you have prior experience conducting qualitative fieldwork—especially on diaspora communities, media behavior, or social research—and are available between November 2025 – January 2026, we would be keen to hear from you. This is a paid research opportunity.
Please email your CV, a brief note on your relevant experience, and language competencies to isuru@lirneasia.net with the subject line “Qualitative Researchers ” by October 30, 2025.
