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1108024
University of Nottingham
23/02/2026
2 Months
To be arranged with the line manager
Smart Casual
Pay
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Description
Role
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We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support an exciting collaborative study investigating Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home retrofitting behaviours among UK homeowners. This project, in partnership with Nottingham Energy Partnership and Nottingham Trent University, aims to understand what drives homeowners to undertake DIY energy efficiency improvements and whether such activities deliver wellbeing benefits. The findings will inform policy development to support the UK's net-zero goals.
Start Date: 23/2/26 End Date: 10/4/26 Working Hours: To be arranged directly with the hiring manager Pay Rate: £17.02 per hour Holiday Pay Rate: £2.05 per hour Location: UoN, School of Psychology, University Park Campus (hybrid working + onsite) Dress Code: Smart Casual |
Duties and responsibilities
The Research Assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator and project team to:Assist with programming and pre-testing the online questionnaire with a professional survey provider
Support data quality checks during and after the national survey data collection phase (N=1,000 UK homeowners)
Conduct statistical analyses to examine predictors of DIY retrofit behaviour and associated wellbeing outcomes
Contribute to the preparation of research outputs, including drafting sections of an academic journal article and policy brief
Assist with the organisation and delivery of a stakeholder dissemination webinar
Support literature reviews and reference management
Maintain organised project documentation and data records in compliance with research ethics and data protection requirements
Skills and experience
Essential Skills and Experience
Postgraduate or First class undergraduate degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Demonstrable experience with quantitative research methods and statistical analysis- Proficiency in statistical software (R or SPSS preferred)
Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team
Understanding of research ethics and data protection principles
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience with survey design and online data collection platforms
Knowledge of multiple regression and correlation analysis
Experience with literature reviews and literature searching
Experience preparing academic manuscripts or policy-facing outputs
Interest in climate change, sustainability, or housing policy
Previous experience working on policy-relevant research projects
Location
UoN, School of Psychology, University Park Campus (hybrid working + onsite)
How to apply
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