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Asli Mert

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I lead high-impact social research and evidence-based policy on gender equality, work, and wellbeing.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for senior research, policy, and evaluation work where I can design robust evidence, advise decision-makers, build organisational capacity, and advance gender equality, inclusion, wellbeing, and social impact.

I lead research, policy, and impact work at Restorative Justice for All International Institute, shaping evaluation frameworks, consultation responses, funding proposals, and evidence-led recommendations for policymakers. I also led the consultation response to the Ministry of Justice on the Victims’ Code and developed the world’s first restorative justice-based policy newsletter.

Across Koç University, UNESCO-linked work, and Horizon Europe projects, I’ve designed mixed-methods research on gender equality, higher education, employment, and wellbeing. I translate surveys, qualitative research, statistical analysis, and evaluation findings into practical policy, training, and organisational change.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Impact & Research

Restorative Justice for All International Institute

Jul 2025 - May 2026 (10 months)

Directed research and impact at a senior level, providing methodological guidance and policy insight. Led the development of research funding proposals and delivered strategic policy advice.

Research Management Policy Development Impact Assessments Survey Design Evaluation Frameworks Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis Dissemination

Principal Investigator

Koç University

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)

Led the EU-funded NEXUS project to design and implement Inclusive Gender Equality Plans. Managed a €36K budget workstream and led a team of researchers.

Project Management Research Design Budget Management Qualitative Research Gender Equality Higher Education

Researcher / Team Member

Koç University

Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Contributed to the EU-funded FIERCE project on feminist movements and democracy. Led the labour market dossier and conducted deep-dive reviews on policy changes.

Research Policy Analysis Gender Studies Data Collection literature review

Assistant Professor

Koç University

Sep 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 4 months)

Developed and taught courses on research methodologies. Provided peer review for grant applications and conducted research in sociology.

Teaching Research Methodology Peer Review Curriculum Development Mentorship

Deputy Director

Koç University

Sep 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 4 months)

Managed research grant funding and social research projects on gender equality and wellbeing. Represented the Centre at government meetings and led collaborations with public and private sectors.

Research Management Grant writing Project Management Survey Design Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Gender Equality Wellbeing