Research Assistant/associate

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance starting from September 2023.

The Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge


Since 2017, the programme has been the focus of an external evaluation conducted by an independent team from the Faculty of Education at Cambridge.

This has relied on repeated surveys of programme participants in schools and colleges, pilot studies of specific outreach initiatives, and linked administrative data.


About the Role
The postholder will be a researcher with experience and/or an interest in education, preferably higher education

If appointed, you will:

  • Support the design and implementation of experimental and quasiexperimental evaluation designs in relation to the whole of the Take Your Place programme, or aspects thereof.
  • Provide evaluation support to the Take Your Place program team and relevant delivery partners.
  • Prepare and analyse quantitative data, including linked administrative data, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Take Your Place program.
  • Write up evaluation results and other analyses for publication, including academic papers, policy briefs, reports, and other required outputs.
  • Engage in project management by monitoring overall progress and development of projects.
  • Collaborate with researchers and partners across the Faculty of Education, the wider University, and staff of the outreach intervention.
  • Work closely with the neaco team, providing evaluation insights, assisting with data collection for evaluation purposes, and offering statistical analysis advice and support.


For full details of criteria for appointment and duties of the post please see the further particulars for the post.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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