Research Assistant

Helic & Co.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization is seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support various research projects, focusing on data collection, analysis, and report preparation. This remote position is ideal for candidates with a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 0-2 years of experience in research or data analysis. The role involves conducting literature reviews, collecting and organizing data, and assisting in the preparation of research outputs to meet high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in relevant fields.
• 0–2 years experience in research, data analysis, or academic projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and background research.
• Collect data from surveys, interviews, or online databases.
• Support data cleaning and preparation for analysis.
• Prepare research notes, summaries, and reports.
• Coordinate meetings and track project timelines.

Skills

Strong research and analytical abilities

Excellent writing and documentation skills

Comfort working with large amounts of information

Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace

Experience with research tools (SPSS, R, Python, NVivo, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

NVivo

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and intellectually curious Research Assistant to support research projects, data collection, analysis, and report preparation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep diving into information, working with data, and contributing to meaningful research outcomes.

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Data Collection

• Conduct literature reviews, academic searches, and background research
• Collect data from surveys, interviews, online databases, or field activities
• Organize, verify, and maintain research datasets
• Assist with qualitative or quantitative data gathering as required

Analysis & Interpretation

• Support data cleaning, coding, and preparation for analysis
• Conduct basic statistical analysis or thematic analysis (depending on project)
• Summarize key findings and identify trends or insights
• Contribute to visualizations, charts, and tables for presentations or reports

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare research notes, summaries, and annotated bibliographies
• Assist in drafting research papers, briefs, or project reports
• Maintain proper documentation, citations, and reference lists
• Help ensure research outputs meet ethical and methodological standards

Project Support

• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communication among team members
• Track project timelines and tasks to support smooth execution
• Prepare materials and resources for workshops, interviews, or data collection
• Support submission processes for ethics review, grants, or publications (if applicable)

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Public Policy, Psychology, Business, Health Sciences, Statistics, Engineering, or related discipline
• 0–2 years experience in research, data analysis, or academic projects (coursework, labs, or internships count)

Skills

• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Comfort working with large amounts of information
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace
• Experience with research tools (SPSS, R, Python, NVivo, Excel, etc.) is an asset