Research Lead

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom A.S.A Recruitment Ltd Full time

Are you highly experienced in Research?

If you started in this role today you would be...

Lead the internal research and analysis team of the "Listening Project", including the analysis itself, as well as the responsibility for ethics and peer review, data protection and other considerations
Employ qualitative analysis tools, such as NVivo, to support the ongoing analysis and outputs of the listening project
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including engagement and participation staff, to ensure the successful operation and logistics of the project
Coordinate fieldwork activities and link up research activities and analysis elements with public engagement and participation exercises

So, what are we looking for?

Ideally PhD qualified, with an extensive research background
Capable of leading a team effectively, motivating others, balancing efficiency improvements with wellbeing and career aspirations of colleagues
Build constructive relationships with other analysts and users of research, demonstrating an understanding of the role of research and other analytical professions in policy/decision making, and ability to use evidence to challenge where necessary
Meet research user needs through appropriate collaborations, and an established track record in designing, carrying out and commissioning social research projects, managing research programmes, and providing research based advice and briefings

In return, we can offer you

The chance to advance your research career within a hugely exciting public sector inquiry, a once in a lifetime opportunity

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