Research Assistant (0.2 FTE)

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant to support a British Academy-funded project. The role involves conducting interviews with Nigerian masters students, contributing to research design, and participating in mentorship sessions. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful research over the course of one year.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting qualitative research and interviews.
• Ability to analyze data and contribute to research outputs.
• Willingness to participate in mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for primary research.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with current and prospective Nigerian students.
• Contribute to research design and public engagement outputs.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant to support a British Academy-funded project led by Dr. Ruth Cheung Judge. The project investigates the lived experiences of Nigerian Masters students in the UK, focusing on how recent immigration policy changes impact their family lives: Specifically, the restriction on bringing dependants to the UK.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for primary research, conduct 15-20 in-depth interviews with current and prospective Nigerian masters students and their family members, and transcribe interviews.
• Contribute to research design, data analysis, presentations, and public engagement outputs.
• Participate in monthly mentorship sessions to support professional growth.
• Ensure all project publications credit the Research Assistant by name in recognition of contributions.

Environment

The post is based in the Department of Geography and Planning and will be part of the Power, Space and Cultural Change Research Group.

Contract

This post is available from 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.