Research Analyst
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Experiment with new approaches to measuring reputation, skills, research impact, and sustainability.
- Lead and collaborate on metric development projects, to propose and test ideas.
- Prepare robust, evidence-based recommendations for validation by governance committees and advisory boards.
- Conduct longitudinal and predictive analyses to identify sector trends and inform metric development.
- Collaborate with central data teams to ensure processes are documented and integrated into QS’s data operations.
- Support data verification, record checks, and quality assurance for key datasets.
- Proactively engage with external experts, advisors, and stakeholders to inform and validate metric development.
- Represent QS in advisory boards and sector forums as required.
- Generate insights to support content creation for articles, webinars, and social media, highlighting the impact of QS’s metrics.
- Monitor global higher education policy developments and sector news to inform frameworks, ratings and rankings.
- Contribute to the ongoing review and enhancement of QS’s metrics, ensuring they remain world-class and relevant.
- Any other duties that fall within the purpose and scope of this role.
Requirements
- Genuine curiosity and a growth mindset demonstrated through continuous learning, exploration of new ideas and staying abreast of sector developments.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly.
- Excellent research skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
- Experience with Excel and data visualisation tools; familiarity with SQL, Python, or similar tools is advantageous.
- A high level of integrity, ethical judgement and awareness of the bigger picture.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex concepts for diverse audiences.
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Awareness of higher education sector terminology and metrics is helpful, but candidates from all sectors with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- flexible working environment
- opportunities for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysismetric developmentlongitudinal analysispredictive analysisdata verificationquality assuranceresearch impact measurementsustainability measurementdata interpretationcontent creation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsattention to detailcollaborative approachcommunication skillsadaptabilityresilienceintegrityethical judgementcuriositygrowth mindset