Researcher – Higher Education Leeds Full Time, Temporary Contract Pay rate: £25.61 – £39.83 per hour (depending on experience) I am recruiting on behalf of a respected Leeds based university for an experienced Researcher to support an ongoing academic project on a full time temporary basis. This role will involve contributing to research design, data collection and analysis, and the production of high-quality outputs in line with university and funding requirements. Key Responsibilities • Conduct research activity including literature reviews, data gathering, interviews, analysis and reporting • Contribute to the development of research methodologies, project plans and academic papers • Prepare research summaries, presentations and written reports for internal and external stakeholders • Work collaboratively with academic lead(s), project partners and wider research teams • Ensure all research activity complies with ethical, legal and data protection standards • Support dissemination activity including conferences, publications and project updates Requirements • Previous research experience within a higher education or funded research environment • Degree-level qualification in a relevant field, ideally with a postgraduate or research-focused qualification • Strong ability to analyse data, interpret findings and present results clearly • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Highly organised with the ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities • Experience using research tools, software or data analysis methods is beneficial This is an excellent opportunity for a Researcher seeking a competitive hourly rate, immediate or short notice work and the chance to contribute to a high-impact project within a leading institution. To be considered, please send an up-to-date CV for review. Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy