About the Project I am Dr Emeka Ike, a GP, rural practice owner, and founder of community and charity initiatives across Nigeria, the UK, and Australia. I'm writing a research-informed, story-rich book titled: From Blame to Build: A Practical Guide for African Migrants in the West The book explores how mindset, skills, networks, family, faith, and civic engagement shape real-life outcomes for African migrants. It blends data, academic research, and real stories with practical tools. The core framework is called "Builders, Not Blamers"—helping migrants move from justified frustration toward constructive action. I need a Research Assistant to collect, organise, and summarise information from academic and credible web sources. I will conduct all interviews personally. Your role is desk research and organisation only. This Posting: Packet 1 – African Migrants in Australia This job is for a single, defined research task (Packet 1). If we work well together, there will be additional research packets covering other themes. Packet 1 Goal: Give me a clear, data-backed picture of how African-born people are doing in Australia—employment, income, education, discrimination, belonging, and civic participation. Packet 1 Deliverables: Data Table (Excel or Google Sheets) Employment and unemployment rates for African-born Australians Median income comparisons Education levels and overqualification rates Discrimination and belonging survey results Volunteering and civic participation rates Each row must include: population group, figure, source, year Summary Document (2–3 pages, plain English) What do these numbers suggest about African migrants in Australia? Where are they doing well? Where are they struggling? Any surprising or strong findings 5–10 "quotable stats" I can use directly in the book Source List Full citations and links for all sources used Organised by topic Key Sources to Check: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Scanlon Foundation reports OECD and World Bank migration data Any major Australian reports on African communities or migrant outcomes Requirements Experience with academic research or literature review (university or professional) Ability to summarise complex material in clear, plain English Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets for basic data tables Strong attention to detail and good organisation Able to work independently from a written brief Nice to Have (not essential): Familiarity with African diaspora communities or migration research Background in social sciences, public health, psychology, sociology, or economics Experience with Zotero, Mendeley, or similar reference tools Budget This is a fixed-price task. Please review the deliverables above and propose your price for completing Packet 1. Include your proposed price and estimated delivery time in your application. Future Work If Packet 1 goes well, additional research packets will cover: Psychology of mindset and agency (locus of control, growth mindset, learned helplessness) Faith communities and migrant integration Household economics and financial behaviours Western hiring practices and credential recognition Second-generation migrant outcomes Comparative data from UK, US, and Canada Each packet will be a separate fixed-price agreement. How to Apply Please send: A short introduction about yourself and your background A brief description of your research experience One sample: either a research summary you've written before, or a 250-word summary of a paper you know well Your proposed fixed price for Packet 1 and estimated delivery time Any connection to African, migrant, or multicultural communities (optional but welcome) Please start your application with the words "From Blame to Build" so I know you've read the full brief.