Senior Researcher, 23 months, Edinburgh, £220.98 per day, Outside IR35Parity Group are delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit a Senior Researcher on a 23 month contract basis. You will be based in offices in Edinburgh.Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, qualitative and quantitative analysis of information, report writing, production of research and policy reviews and creation/management of research databases. You will receive a daily rate of £220.98.I would love to hear from applicants who have experience in a fast paced environment and skills including:Undertake specialist, strategic, and impactful research, including the gathering, processing, and analysis of highly sensitive and confidential dataBe responsible for the design, creation, implementation, and day-to-day management of research databasesBe responsible and accountable for the production (research and compilation) of specialist reports, managing and coordinating resources to ensure project targets are achievedUsing specialist knowledge relevant to individual projects be responsible for copy-editing and proof reading reportsGraduate or postgraduate qualification combined with significant experienceProven experience of gathering, managing, manipulating and analysing complex and sensitive data for research purposesExperience working on complex, large-scale research projects and datasetsExcellent IT literacy, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and OutlookExperience of using research analysis software such as NVivo, SPSS, R, or JamoviExperience of SQL and data mappingCandidates who have a masters relating to social science/psychology/humanities are also highly favoured – experience working within research in this field is also highly desiredIf this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Kamran Chaudhry, for more information or simply click on the apply button.