Hybrid Research Assistant – Science and Emerging Technology

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About the role

  • Research Assistant supporting the Science and Emerging Technology team in Cambridge. Involve in research activities across multiple policy domains with a focus on innovation and technology.

Responsibilities

  • Support project teams in research by:
  • conducting literature reviews
  • conducting, supporting and transcribing interviews
  • undertaking analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
  • preparing presentations and research briefs
  • coordinating meetings and events, including taking minutes
  • Analyse calls for tender to identify proposal requirements, with supervision
  • Support the collation of administrative documents for proposals
  • Draft sections of reports under supervision
  • Proofread and check documents
  • Make corporate contributions through supporting RAND processes such as quality assurance and research ethics
  • Provide occasional corporate support with administrative tasks
  • Communicate with clients with supervision

Requirements

  • Postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) or equivalent experience in one of these areas
  • Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and their application
  • Basic report writing skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Intermediate Excel, Powerpoint and Word

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 – Science and Emerging Technology

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£28,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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