Research Assistant: Community Climate Action Evaluator

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY is offering a part-time Researcher position (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week) for 28 months to evaluate community-based environmental initiatives. You will work under project supervision and contribute to academic outputs.

The role requires a relevant social science degree and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant undergraduate degree in a social science discipline.
• Experience and competency in quantitative social research and associated statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of qualitative data collection and qualitative analysis.
• Experience in a research‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and organisational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct questionnaires and analyse these statistically to understand wellbeing, social connection, pro-environmental attitudes and behavioural change.
• Gather and analyse qualitative data using a range of techniques.
• Attend community events to undertake participant observations.
• Contribute to project reporting, data management, the formulation and submission of academic papers and other outputs (such as conference presentations).

Skills

Quantitative social research

Qualitative data collection & analysis

Research environment experience

Communication & organisational skills

Interpersonal & teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in social science

Job description

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY is offering a part-time Researcher position (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week) for 28 months to evaluate community-based environmental initiatives. You will work under project supervision and contribute to academic outputs.

The role requires a relevant social science degree and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include development opportunities and a supportive environment.