Details
1104347
University of Warwick
17/11/2025
Other - See Job
approx. 5–10 hours per week.
Not Applicable
Pay
£16.46
£1.99
Description
Role
The Research Assistant will support a project on the effects of start-up competition prizes on firm outcomes in the UK. The role involves systematic coding of online and archival materials on UK start-up competitions, focusing on competition design, award structures, and presentation of results.
Duties and responsibilities
- Review and code websites and archived materials for UK start-up competitions.
- Record information on competition design, award structures, eligibility criteria, and presentation of winners/finalists.
- Capture and store screenshots of relevant webpages.
- Enter data into structured Excel/CSV spreadsheets following a coding manual.
- Maintain clear and organized documentation of all coded data and sources.
Skills and experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with Excel or CSV data entry and management.
- Familiarity with online research methods and web archiving.
- Ability to work independently and follow a systematic coding protocol.
- Interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, or economic sociology (preferred).
Location
Remote (working from home)
Additional information
- Start and end date: ASAP for 10–12 weeks after start date (with potential extension).
- Deadline to apply: Sunday 02 November
- Please provide a CV and cover letter with your application.
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