Research Assistant

ANTIPARTY; Greater London; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to restoring trust in democracy through innovative research and community engagement. As a Research Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in conducting impactful research that supports initiatives aimed at enhancing citizen participation and governance. This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely, develop your skills, and connect with professionals in the field of democracy and systems change. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Direct mentorship

Professional development

Impactful research contributions

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support initiatives on democracy and governance.
• Apply analytical skills to enhance citizen participation.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Networking

Written Communication

Job description

Direct message the job poster from ANTIPARTY

*This is a reposted job listing - if you previously applied please be rest assured your application has been received and is under review - there is no need to apply again.*

Company Description

ANTIPARTY is a pro-democracy movement born from the Partygate scandal, aiming to provide an antidote to the breakdown of trust in the political system. The organization is driven by core values of Connection, Community, and Creativity and supports collective decision-making through deliberation - voices over votes, such as Citizens' Assemblies. ANTIPARTY seeks to promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for local communities, emphasizing decentralization of power through progressive, proactive, and practical methods.

Role Description

This is a volunteer remote role for a Research Assistant at ANTIPARTY. The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research and applying analytical skills to support the organization's initiatives on democracy, governance, and citizen participation.

Qualifications

• Research and Analytical Skills
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Passion for democracy and governance issues
• Pride in producing written materials and seeing projects through to the end
• Networking opportunities with democratic practitioners, technologists and academics working at the intersection of democracy, systems change and innovation
• Direct mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity for your ideas and research findings to have a real impact

This role is being recruited on a rolling basis and we are very excited by the amount of applicants coming in! Due to internal capacity issues, please note that if you haven't heard back by EOD 28th February, your application has not been successful this round.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Community Services