Research Assistant: Data Analytics for Education Research

ARU; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A research institution in the UK is looking for a Research Assistant to support an Animal Science project. This role focuses on data handling and analysis, utilizing large datasets to explore relationships in higher education. Ideal candidates will have strong statistical skills and proficiency in software like SPSS or R. The position is part-time at 22.5 hours per week, with applications closing on 30th November.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative data analysis in educational contexts.
• Familiarity with HESA datasets preferred.
• Interest in education policy and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage national-level datasets in compliance with protocols.
• Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends.
• Create data visualisations like charts and dashboards.
• Summarise findings in reports and infographics.
• Contribute to project outputs and attend meetings.

Skills

Strong quantitative data analysis skills with experience handling large datasets

Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, Python, or Stata)

Excellent attention to detail and data integrity

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team

Job description

A research institution in the UK is looking for a Research Assistant to support an Animal Science project. This role focuses on data handling and analysis, utilizing large datasets to explore relationships in higher education. Ideal candidates will have strong statistical skills and proficiency in software like SPSS or R. The position is part-time at 22.5 hours per week, with applications closing on 30th November.