Research Assistant

Reference
1108757

Branch
Middlesex University

Start date
16/03/2026

Duration
3 Months

Hours and days
Total of 30 hours across 3 months

Dress code
Not Applicable

Rate of pay
£15.30

Holiday rate
£1.85

Role

The role below is only for current Middlesex University students

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Research Assistant to support a small research project exploring students’ sense of belonging at university in relation to name recognition and multiculturalism. The project uses a mixed-methods design involving a focus group and survey. The assistant will contribute to data collection from focus groups and preliminary analysis. 

This role is ideal for a postgraduate or final-year undergraduate student interested in research methods, sociology, education, or related disciplines. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct focus groups with other Middlesex University students on MS Teams  
• Edit the transcriptions of focus group recordings 
• Organise and manage research data securely 
• Assist with basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis 
• Contribute to literature searches if required 
• Attend occasional project meetings 
• Attend the Annual Middlesex Learning and Teaching Conference to present the findings of the study together with the research leads.  

Skills and experience

• Familiarity with qualitative (focus groups) and quantitative (surveys) research methods 
• Strong organisational, project and data management skills 
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle student data with care and confidentiality 
• Creative thinker with the ability to propose improvements and provide constructive feedback to the research leads 

Location
Hybrid (Hendon campus and remote)

Benefits

• You will gain research methods experience, working with three project leads. 
• You will be mentored by the project team members which will provide you with insight into different aspects of the project. You will contribute to writing a journal paper about the project. 
• Through engagement with themes like student belonging, you will be able to positively contribute to a better understanding of Middlesex students’ sense of belonging.  
• You will be able to network at the Annual Middlesex Learning and Teaching Conference with colleagues and other students.  

Additional information
Application Deadline: 4th March 23:59

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