Student Research Analyst

Description:

We are seeking to recruit two Student Research Analysts. The role covers a broad range of analytical tasks to deliver valuable insights to GB rail. The greatest challenges of the role will include to rapidly develop sound knowledge of the railway industry and its research landscape, and to understand and manage different views and expectations of internal and external stakeholders. The post holders will be expected to apply proportionate support to analytical tasks based on their size and criticality.

Responsibilities:

The scope of potential work is broad and will be tailored to the skills of the successful applicants, but the types of activities will include:

• Support the scoping of research - Undertake literature revies, engage with industry stakeholders and help scope new research projects.
• Inputting to technology watches and reviews - Gather information on the state of play, future threats and opportunities from new technology and engineering solutions that could enhance the reliability, safety and sustainability (both financial and environmental) of the rail industry. We have recently researched quantum computers, drones, programmable magnets, driverless cars, and more.
• Contributing to desk base research - Honing your analytical senses and business writing skills to answer questions from members of industry on diverse topics such as: adhesion, trespass, and passenger behaviour. This desk-based research relies on your ability to amass information from public sources and read between the lines to find the answers to pressing questions.

Qualifications:

You are an undergraduate studying a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or economics discipline seeking to take an industrial gap year as part of your higher education.

You must be registered as a student during the placement (or be a recent graduate and have the legal right work in the UK.)

We don’t need experts in any particular field, but you should have:

• An interest in technology and their application in new areas
• A proactive approach to solving problems
• Strong analytical skills
• Good self-organisational discipline
• Effective communication skills including strong written English and the ability to the ability to communicate technical information clearly, succinctly and in an engaging way to different audiences
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service