Social Science Research Assistant

1 day ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham Trent University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support a wide range of research projects within the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University.

The successful candidate will have advanced quantitative analysis skills, statistics training, and experience in survey design and analysis, as well as proficiency in SPSS/R for basic and advanced analyses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide research support for small or pilot projects, and ongoing projects requiring additional research assistance.
  • Assist with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other research tools.
  • Collaborate with researchers and academics to design and implement research projects.
What We Offer
  • Between 30 and 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
  • Hybrid working - a mix of office working and working from home.
  • Flexibility - take ownership of how you get your work done.
  • Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection.
  • Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities.
  • Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings.
About Us

The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching, and research. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research.

The School of Social Sciences holds six academic departments, and this role will be working across all six departments.



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