Research Assistant

Details


1102475


University of Warwick


01/11/2025


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Approximately 3.5 days per week. A job share would be considered.


Smart Casual

Pay


£16.46


£1.99

Description

Role
To provide research assistance on the project “Improving Attendance in Post-16 Education”. This two-phase study will involve (1) conducting a systematic, international review of evidence across secondary, post-16, and HE, and (2) collecting interview data from post-16 leaders, teachers, and attendance officers, and conducting a framework analysis.

Duties and responsibilities

The role will involve a range of duties, including:

1. Conducting a systematic literature review

2. Supporting the team with the ethics approval process

3. Visiting colleges to carry out interviews (some may be online)

4. Supporting with the thematic analysis of interview data collected

5. Supporting with writing up findings

6. Contributing to the development of academic, policy and practice-related publications, and supporting with dissemination of findings.

Skills and experience

• Holding a postgraduate qualification in Education (or a related field e.g. Social Research, Sociology, Psychology)

• Excellent communication and organisation skills 

• Knowledge and experience of conducting high-quality literature reviews (including e.g.  scoping reviews, systematic reviews or meta-analyses).

• The ability to work independently and as part of team

• Experience of qualitative data analysis

• Experience of writing and submitting ethics applications

• Excellent written communication skills, including academic writing

• Record keeping, data management and meeting deadlines will be essential for this role

• (Desirable) Knowledge of the current 16-19 education and skills sector in the UK

Location
Flexible - some home-based working will be possible.

Additional information
Job start and end date  - 01.11.25-30.06.26

Predicted interview date - 20.10.25
Job closing date  - Midnight 12.10.25
 
*When applying to this role please include your CV, cover letter and one piece of academic writing -  within your cover letter please make it clear which is your cover letter and piece of academic writing*

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