Research Assistant - Education & Haptics in Sustainability

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Scotland is seeking a full-time researcher to join a team focusing on haptics technologies in education. The role involves data collection via interviews and observations, and effective data management. Candidates must be passionate about research with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible working patterns may be considered, and there is an immediate start date required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate about conducting research involving children.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary settings is preferred.
• Candidate must be available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of research on haptics technologies.
• Responsible for data collection through interviews, observations, and surveys.
• Curation and storage of data will be required.

Skills

Research with children

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary experience

Immediate availability

Job description

A public research university in Scotland is seeking a full-time researcher to join a team focusing on haptics technologies in education. The role involves data collection via interviews and observations, and effective data management. Candidates must be passionate about research with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Flexible working patterns may be considered, and there is an immediate start date required.