Hybrid Research Assistant – Defence, Security and Justice

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About the role

  • Research Assistant supporting RAND Europe's Defence, Security and Justice group through research and analysis activities. Involves literature reviews, proposal drafting, and client communication.

Responsibilities

  • Supports project teams in research, through supporting:
  • literature reviews
  • co-conducting and transcribing interviews
  • minute taking
  • preparing presentations and workshops
  • coordinating meetings and events
  • Analyses calls for tender to identify proposal requirements
  • Drafts sections of research proposals
  • Supports the collation of administrative documents for proposals
  • Drafts sections of reports
  • Proofreads and checking documents
  • Makes corporate contributions through supporting RAND processes such as quality assurance and research ethics
  • Communicates with clients

Requirements

  • Ability to multi-task efficiently and effective time management skills for operating in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to quickly grasp a wide range of unfamiliar policy issues and research methods
  • Basic knowledge of research methodologies and their application
  • Strong (i.e. clear, concise, well-referenced and persuasive) writing
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong ability to work in a team
  • Intermediate Word
  • Intermediate Excel (strong Excel skills for the more quantitative role)
  • Intermediate PowerPoint
  • A post graduate degree or equivalent qualification
  • Desirable:
  • Some relevant experience in similar role
  • Knowledge and interest in the cyber domain
  • Knowledge of UK and European defence and security policy issues
  • Quantitative research method skills
  • Eligibility for UK and NATO Security Clearance

Benefits

  • Pension - 8% Employer contribution;
  • 33 days holiday allowance, including the Bank Holidays;
  • Annual salary review;
  • BUPA medical insurance;
  • Generous company sick pay;
  • Enhanced family friendly policies;
  • Group income protection scheme;
  • Group life assurance;
  • Compassionate leave;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Learning and development opportunities;
  • Employee wellbeing training and support;
  • Fresh fruit every day;
  • Free on-site parking;
  • Cycle to work scheme;
  • Access to company bikes;
  • Service awards.

Job title

Research Assistant – Defence, Security and Justice

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£28,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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