Researcher

Meridian Business Support; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected university in Leeds is seeking a full-time temporary Researcher to support an ongoing academic project. The role involves conducting research, data analysis, and producing high-quality outputs. Candidates should have previous research experience in higher education and a relevant degree, along with strong analytical skills. The position offers a pay rate of £25.61 to £39.83 per hour, depending on experience, with a commitment to data protection and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or funded research environment.
• Strong ability to analyse data and present results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activity including literature reviews and data gathering.
• Contribute to writing project plans and academic papers.
• Prepare research summaries and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with academic leads and research teams.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and data protection standards.

Skills

Research experience

Data analysis

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Postgraduate or research-focused qualification

Job description

Researcher – Higher Education

Leeds

Full Time, Temporary Contract

Pay rate: £25.61 – £39.83 per hour (depending on experience)

I am recruiting on behalf of a respected Leeds based university for an experienced Researcher to support an ongoing academic project on a full time temporary basis. This role will involve contributing to research design, data collection and analysis, and the production of high-quality outputs in line with university and funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research activity including literature reviews, data gathering, interviews, analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the development of research methodologies, project plans and academic papers
• Prepare research summaries, presentations and written reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with academic lead(s), project partners and wider research teams
• Ensure all research activity complies with ethical, legal and data protection standards
• Support dissemination activity including conferences, publications and project updates

Requirements

• Previous research experience within a higher education or funded research environment
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field, ideally with a postgraduate or research-focused qualification
• Strong ability to analyse data, interpret findings and present results clearly
• E...