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Sepideh Rasekhian

@sepidehrasekhian

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I research power, knowledge, gender, and institutional discourse using mixed methods.

Iran

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to social science research that examines knowledge, power, gender, and institutional discourse, while applying and developing mixed-methods research, statistical analysis, qualitative coding, and academic writing skills.

I'm a social science researcher examining power/knowledge relations, gender, and contested institutional discourse. My master's thesis at Kharazmi University of Tehran analyzed a decade of Iranian social science journals and found that increased female authorship did not shift underlying epistemic structures.

At Ferdowsi University of Mashhad's Office of Cultural and Social Studies, I contribute to qualitative and quantitative research projects, supporting data collection, statistical analysis, coding, case studies, and research reporting. I use Python, R, SPSS, Amos, MaxQda, and AntConc to connect systematic review work with empirical analysis.

I've also written and interviewed for the Journal of Sociology Research, organized a Gender Sociology discussion series, and will present research on Iranian women's issues and scientific publishing at Utrecht University in 2026.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Assistant

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Office of Cultural and Social Studies, Ferdowsi University o

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Contributes to ongoing social science research projects, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Supports data collection and analysis using statistical software and qualitative coding tools.

SPSS AMOS MAXQDA Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Data Analysis

Scientific Advisor

First Provincial Debate Competition in Social Sciences, Ferd

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Provided scientific advisory for a provincial debate competition in social sciences.

Writer & Interviewer

Journal of Sociology Research, Ferdowsi University Social Sc

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Contributed articles on gender, publishing culture, and disciplinary perspectives within social sciences.

Writing Interviewing Sociology

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kharazmi University of Tehran

Master of Social Sciences Research, Social Sciences

2019 - 2023

Master of Social Sciences Research with a thesis on the reflection of Iranian women's issues in scientific articles, applying Foucauldian power/knowledge and Stuart Hall's representation theory.