The research assistant will be supporting the project ‘University-level study abroad in post-Brexit UK’.
The expected start date for the position is 16/03/2026 (please indicate in your application if you would need a later start date) and the position will last 12 months from start date.
This assignment is 0.25 FTE – hours to be agreed with project lead.
Duties and responsibilities
The will include a combination of research and administrative assistance.
Research tasks include support with conducting documentary analysis on institutional practices and national policies for study abroad (outbound student mobility) and co-authoring selected academic and non-academic project publications.
Administrative tasks include maintaining social media presence and updating project website contents, developing data visualisations, providing support with data management. Some training will be provided.
Skills and experience
* Holding a master's degree
* Broad understanding of study abroad practices and policies in the UK
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* Attention to detail
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Meeting deadlines will be essential for this
* Experience conducting documentary analysis
* Experience conducting academic literature reviews
* Experience analysing qualitative data
* Experience with data visualisation
Location
Combination of on campus and working from home