Research Assistant

Description:

The successful candidate for the advertised role would join this evaluation team in the Faculty of Education. The role will entail supporting the team with the development and implementation of quasi-experimental and potentially experimental evaluation designs (including randomized control trials), the analysis of quantitative data already held by the programme, and supporting the collection of further data.

About the Role

The postholder will be a researcher with experience and/or an interest in education, preferably higher education. If appointed, you will:

• Support the design and implementation of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs in relation to the whole of the Take Your Place programme, or aspects thereof.
• Provide evaluation support to the Take Your Place program team and relevant delivery partners.
• Prepare and analyse quantitative data, including linked administrative data, to evaluate the effectiveness of the Take Your Place program.
• Write up evaluation results and other analyses for publication, including academic papers, policy briefs, reports, and other required outputs.
• Engage in project management by monitoring overall progress and development of projects.
• Collaborate with researchers and partners across the Faculty of Education, the wider University, and staff of the outreach intervention.
• Work closely with the neaco team, providing evaluation insights, assisting with data collection for evaluation purposes, and offering statistical analysis advice and support.