CASUAL ACADEMIC - Research Assistant/Associate

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Durham University’s Department of Sociology is recruiting a pool of casual Research Assistants (Grade 6) to support ongoing projects across the academic year. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis and you may be asked to work up to 6 hours per week.

Under supervision and with appropriate training, you will conduct literature reviews, collect and analyse data, maintain records, and assist with preparing articles, reports and presentations for research teams.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities involve literature reviews, collecting and analysing data, maintaining records, and providing access to data for researchers.
• Prepare articles, reports and presentations for project teams.
• Manage project-related email and attend meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research under supervision and training.
• Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyse data.
• Maintain accurate records with confidentiality where required.
• Provide ready access to experimental data for researchers.
• Prepare articles, reports and presentations.
• Manage project-related email and respond to inquiries.
• Attend project meetings, seminars and other meetings.

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

Job Description - CASUAL ACADEMIC - Research Assistant/Associate (26001208)

Department of Sociology

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 6 hours per week

Closing Date

Ongoing

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

Grade 6 – Research Assistant Pool

Maximum of 6 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a pool of research assistants to employ on a casual basis, as and when required throughout the academic year. By applying to this position, you will be entered into a pool of applicants that will be contacted as and when an opportunity arises in the department. For example, when an academic member of staff has a successful research grant and requires some assistance.

Role

Research Assistant/Associate

Casual Grade 6

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

Responsibilities

• Under instruction and following appropriate training:
• Undertake research as appropriate to the field of study including conducting literature reviews, collecting and analysing data
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Manage and respond to project related email.
• Attend project meetings, seminars and other meetings as necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.